Guest guest Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 Welcome Elaine and thanks so much for introducing yourself. I'm a gardener too - or shall I say a " weed puller " lol - on dry days now I am still outside pruning, digging, etc. I've lived with CMT all my life so I don't think about it much nor has it ever stopped me from anything I've wanted to try. Hope you enjoy the group. Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 Hi Elaine, Welcome to our group! I hope we can be of help and provide support to you. To find a thorough description of one member's experience with Dr. Ondra, please go to the Feisty homepage and click on Database. Then go to revision physicians. Scroll down until you see the entry about Dr. Ondra. Please feel free to post again with any questions or comments. Best Wishes, Andy (Concord MA) > > My name is Elaine. I had Harrington Rod surgery in 1965 and again in > 1967. My doctor was Dr. S. Fulton Tompkins in Oklahoma City. I am > considering having a revision. I have an appointment with Dr. Ondra in > Chicago. I am looking for anyone who has seen him. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Elaine and group; Welcome to our humble group Elaine. You know how caring we are since you been lurking for a while. Wow I never heard of that either Elaine. I get cortisone shots in my shoulders and hips every 3 months. I also have RA and OA. I get the shots for bursitis. I would like to say that I am impressed with your paragraphed post. I have a hard time reading long post that is not paragraphed. Don't worry about long post, our moderator says long post are welcome. I know how you feel hon I am so sorry your in pain. God bless and take care gentle Hugs Clora **************************************************************** > > Hello > > I'm new to the list - although I've been lurking for some time > reading the posts and learning a lot! > > My name's Elaine and I'm 47 and live in the UK. I was diagnosed with > RA about 5 years ago and have recently been told that I have OA as > well. > > I've been getting increased and severe pain in my right hip and down > my leg in recent months. My latest rheumy has xrayed my hips and > can't find anything wrong; he thinks that the problem is in my back > and the pain is referred. (I wonder if this is why I have shrunk - > I'm at least an inch shorter than I used to be!) > > So, he is planning on a cortisone injection in two weeks. I've had > this done on my hand before so wasn't too worried - until I got a > letter from the hospital saying that I wouldn't be able to drive > after and that I had to have someone stay with me for 24 hours after > it's been done. > > I asked my GP if they were being overcautious and he brightly told me > that I could end up with my leg paralised after it's been done! > > So I'm wondering if anyone on the list has had this procedure and > could let me know how it went? Did it relieve pain? How long did it > last for? And what was it like immediately after? I really would like > to drive myself home if possible! > > Sorry this is so long and thanks for reading - I'll really appreciate > any input! > > Elaine > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Hi Clora Thanks so much for your kind welcome - I feel like I know you already as I've been lurking and read many of your posts! I've learnt so much from the list; I have two friends who have RA also and don't have access to the internet and I am forever telling them about what is being discussed. Glad you liked my paragraphs My eyesight seems a lot worse this year; I know what you mean about it being easier to read like that. I do wonder if the medications I am taking have contributed to my fuzzy sight - must get round to having an eye test! I hope your doctor came up with a good strategy today for sorting out your migraines; I'm sure you'll send an update to the list later to say how you got on. What I'm really looking forward to is hearing that you have managed to start swimming again Take care, Elaine [ ] Re: Welcome Elaine Elaine and group; Welcome to our humble group Elaine. You know how caring we are since you been lurking for a while. Wow I never heard of that either Elaine. I get cortisone shots in my shoulders and hips every 3 months. I also have RA and OA. I get the shots for bursitis. I would like to say that I am impressed with your paragraphed post. I have a hard time reading long post that is not paragraphed. Don't worry about long post, our moderator says long post are welcome. I know how you feel hon I am so sorry your in pain. God bless and take care gentle Hugs Clora **************************************************************** > > Recent Activity a.. 5New Members b.. 7New Photos Visit Your Group Health Heartburn or Worse What symptoms are most serious? Meditation and Lovingkindness A Group to share and learn. Dog Groups on Share pictures & stories about dogs. . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.8.4/1753 - Release Date: 10/28/2008 9:20 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Elaine and group; Awe your very welcome Elaine. I sometimes wonder if any one else reads my post lol. I can be pretty silly sometimes. Thats so nice of you to help your friends know what is on the group. It's much easier to read long post when one makes paragraphs. I didnt know this till told me one day. If your taking plagunile you have to get an eyetest and lyrcia too. THes meds can damage some peoples eyes. I already wrote about my migraine visit at the doctors if you didnt read it let me know an I will post it again for ya. I started my new blood pressure meds today. I think it's called Ozar. I can't tell it works, I couldnt even tell I had high blood pressure. I found out when they took it. It will be awhile before I start swimming. I forgot to suggest to my doctor about water therapy. Maybe I have to ask my rheumy for that. You take care and God Bless. gentle hugs Clora ******************************************************************* > > Hi Clora > > Thanks so much for your kind welcome - I feel like I know you already as I've been lurking and read many of your posts! > > I've learnt so much from the list; I have two friends who have RA also and don't have access to the internet and I am forever telling them about what is being discussed. > > Glad you liked my paragraphs My eyesight seems a lot worse this year; I know what you mean about it being easier to read like that. I do wonder if the medications I am taking have contributed to my fuzzy sight - must get round to having an eye test! > > I hope your doctor came up with a good strategy today for sorting out your migraines; I'm sure you'll send an update to the list later to say how you got on. What I'm really looking forward to is hearing that you have managed to start swimming again > > Take care, > Elaine > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Hi Clora I may be thousands of miles away but I promise I read every post on the list. The first thing I do every day is switch on the computer and check my emails - and there are always loads from the group as you've all been busy typing whilst I've been asleep. I'm taking diclofenac, methotrexate, sulfasalazine - amongst others - don't know if any of these can affect eyesight, but I had perfect eyesight a year ago and now it's distinctly fuzzy! So pleased your doctor is doing something to sort your migraines out - they must be horrible. I'm so lucky that I don't have high blood pressure - every female on my mother's side of the family apart from me has problems with this. And I've recently been given the all clear for osteoporosis - that was a relief given how many years I've been taking prednisolone Be sure to talk to your rheumy about water therapy; there are some ladies who go to the same pool as me and just walk in the water or do various exercises. I usually swim 5 days a week. My other friends with arthritis swim there too and we are all convinced that it's helping us. The best bit is gossiping in the jacuzzi after we've finished our swim though! Hugs from Elaine Elaine and group; Awe your very welcome Elaine. I sometimes wonder if any one else reads my post lol. I can be pretty silly sometimes. Thats so nice of you to help your friends know what is on the group. It's much easier to read long post when one makes paragraphs. I didnt know this till told me one day. If your taking plagunile you have to get an eyetest and lyrcia too. THes meds can damage some peoples eyes. I already wrote about my migraine visit at the doctors if you didnt read it let me know an I will post it again for ya. I started my new blood pressure meds today. I think it's called Ozar. I can't tell it works, I couldnt even tell I had high blood pressure. I found out when they took it. It will be awhile before I start swimming. I forgot to suggest to my doctor about water therapy. Maybe I have to ask my rheumy for that. You take care and God Bless. gentle hugs Clora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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