Re: Falling apart (Kathy and Stacey)

June 24, 2002

Hi,

Here's hoping for some relief for both of you soon.

I've been wondering for some time now, has anyone on the list been referred

to a pain management specialist? Do rheumatologists work in concert with

pain management specialists? I listen to so many complaints of pain here,

and certainly have had my own black days, if pain management specialists

specialize in managing pain, why aren't they a viable member of a team when

treating a patient with RA?

Just wondering,

Suzanne

Re: [ ] Falling apart (Kathy in IL)

> Hi Kathy,

> I guess we're all in the same boat at one time or another. That's why I

just

> love this group. You all know what I am talking about. I know what you

mean

> about not getting out. I find myself making excuses also. Mostly due to

the

> trouble with walking. My rheumy is in the process of getting me a

wheelchair

> for this reason. My neighbors up the road are having a block party today,

> but where am I? At home. Why? Because every joint in my body feels like

it

> is scraping bone against bone and it is a beautiful sunny day (95 deg) and

I

> am not supposed to be in the sun. Sacrifices. Then you get used to it

and

> just don't want to go out anymore.

> Love and Hugs

> Stacey in PA

>

June 24, 2002

mine did suggest seeing a physiatrist but everything with my company so

strange i haven't really checked into it. maybe once i win this disability

case (i hope and pray!!) kathy in il

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