Re: pcp visit

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Good luck at the docs tomorrow..sorry about the stockings I know you weren't

wanting them...glad your heart thyroid and kidneys are ok...good luck

tomorrow...marge

[ ] pcp visit

> Hi All,

> I saw the pcp today about the foot swelling thing. She still says that it

is

> venous insufficiency. She says that she ran all the tests for heart,

> thyroid, and kidney problems and they were all negative, so that leaves

poor

> circulation. Then she did exactly what I was dreading. She prescribed

" the

> stockings. " She also gave me Metrogel for the rosacea and acne problem

that

> I've been having. My rheumy also said that he thinks that this is a

> circulation prob. So I guess I'll just have to try the stockings and see

> what happens. They both think that lowering the prednisone will also help

> the prob. I am down to 10mg/day from 25. I also found out that I have

> gained 15 lbs since my last visit about a month ago. I am heavier now

than I

> have ever been. It is very uncomfortable and I think it is time to do

> something about it. I know that it will be hard with the meds, but I

think

> that I can do it.

> Its off to the gyne tomorrow at 9:45. I haven't mentioned this prob to

> anyone. I don't want to worry anyone. So I decided to wait to see what

the

> dr. said first. I have never had large breasts in my life, but with this

> swelling, they are a bit bigger than what I am used to. I don't want to

> offend anyone, but they are really uncomfortable. Now I know what it

feels

> like. Ok, enough detail. I'll let you all know what Dr Mackay says

> tomorrow.

> Love and Hugs

> Stacey in PA

>

>

>

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Are you taking Elavil? It's been said on here that a rare side affect is breast

enlargement. Can't say for sure but mine went from a B to DD in the 14 years or

so I was taking it.

Sorry that you are having to go through so much. I'll keep you in my prayers.

I am having a problem with the computer at work. It won't let me send a text

message whether I forward it or paste and copy or just write a new copy, Some

go through from work but the greater majority do not and I can't tell until I go

into my sent file. So please bear with me.

Good night everyone. Sweet, painless sleep, prayers, and positive thoughts for

everyone. Jan in CA +/:-)

bintherdunit@... wrote:Hi All,

I saw the pcp today about the foot swelling thing. She still says that it is

venous insufficiency. She says that she ran all the tests for heart,

thyroid, and kidney problems and they were all negative, so that leaves poor

circulation. Then she did exactly what I was dreading. She prescribed " the

stockings. " She also gave me Metrogel for the rosacea and acne problem that

I've been having. My rheumy also said that he thinks that this is a

circulation prob. So I guess I'll just have to try the stockings and see

what happens. They both think that lowering the prednisone will also help

the prob. I am down to 10mg/day from 25. I also found out that I have

gained 15 lbs since my last visit about a month ago. I am heavier now than I

have ever been. It is very uncomfortable and I think it is time to do

something about it. I know that it will be hard with the meds, but I think

that I can do it.

Its off to the gyne tomorrow at 9:45. I haven't mentioned this prob to

anyone. I don't want to worry anyone. So I decided to wait to see what the

dr. said first. I have never had large breasts in my life, but with this

swelling, they are a bit bigger than what I am used to. I don't want to

offend anyone, but they are really uncomfortable. Now I know what it feels

like. Ok, enough detail. I'll let you all know what Dr Mackay says

tomorrow.

Love and Hugs

Stacey in PA

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<PRE>stacey, i am also bigger than i have ever been. but i don't think my

breasts

have changed. i wish you good luck there. i have been having all kinds of

troubles here. (what else is new) i have no money, have a dr's visit tomorrow

that i can't afford and already 6 weeks late for. i've put calls into

catholic charities. the food pantry (although i know there are people much

worse than me) and also for energy assistance. i have not heard from my atty

yet about my appeal so i guess they are still arguing . my son, who should

have graduated last june has now been told he needs to go to night school too

to make up a class that is 1st semister. plus they are still saying he needs

1 1/2 credits of gym so he will be attending the full year. just makes me mad

they did not give him the 1st semister class he needed. i called my insurance

company and they do not pay anything for accupunture and if i want to go to a

pain clinic to send in a letter of medical necessity first. i don't want to

end up owing 7600 like i owe for therapy now. i told them i was very upset

they let the bill climb so high before they denied it. i just got my pymt

today from ssd and have about $3 to last the month. i have been suffering

alot of pain in my back, neck, arms, fingers, hips, knees, ankles and feet. i

have been down to 2.5 mgs prednisone. my face and neck. still broke out.

cancelled my appt. can't afford it. maybe it'll settle down once i get off

prednisone. my sister and my parents want me to go to florida next month. i

don't travel well. they think a change of scenery would be good. also it is

the " real " 50th anninversary. i want too. but life is very complicated right

now. don't think it'd look good to go away. but my parents think " you just

don't want too " . kathy in il

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Dearest Kathy...I'm sorry things are so difficult and complicated.

Please know you're in my heart & in my prayers, and I understand.

(((((((((((((Kathy)))))))))))))

Much Love, Kiddo....

Tess

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Stacey,

I¹ve had to wear those stockings and know what they¹re like. Be happy that

summer is over and you don¹t have to wear them in the heat. They¹re so hard

to get on, but it¹s better than suffering the alternative if you don¹t wear

them. I hope you¹ll find as I did, that they actually will make you feel

better. I needed the support and found it relieved a lot of pain.

Good luck tomorrow. I¹m praying it is nothing serious. After breastfeeding

my children and finding out how uncomfortable large breasts are, I¹m glad

I¹m not big. They were really a nuisance!

Hugs,

a

> Hi All,

> I saw the pcp today about the foot swelling thing. She still says that it is

> venous insufficiency. She says that she ran all the tests for heart,

> thyroid, and kidney problems and they were all negative, so that leaves poor

> circulation. Then she did exactly what I was dreading. She prescribed " the

> stockings. " She also gave me Metrogel for the rosacea and acne problem that

> I've been having. My rheumy also said that he thinks that this is a

> circulation prob. So I guess I'll just have to try the stockings and see

> what happens. They both think that lowering the prednisone will also help

> the prob. I am down to 10mg/day from 25. I also found out that I have

> gained 15 lbs since my last visit about a month ago. I am heavier now than I

> have ever been. It is very uncomfortable and I think it is time to do

> something about it. I know that it will be hard with the meds, but I think

> that I can do it.

> Its off to the gyne tomorrow at 9:45. I haven't mentioned this prob to

> anyone. I don't want to worry anyone. So I decided to wait to see what the

> dr. said first. I have never had large breasts in my life, but with this

> swelling, they are a bit bigger than what I am used to. I don't want to

> offend anyone, but they are really uncomfortable. Now I know what it feels

> like. Ok, enough detail. I'll let you all know what Dr Mackay says

> tomorrow.

> Love and Hugs

> Stacey in PA

>

>

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>

> > I had a visit with my pcp today and she says I have a really bad

sinus

> > infection and no I am on an antibotic YUK!!! It is the other

infection

> > I can't deal with that the antibotic causes. If anyone

understands

> > what I am talking about. She wasn't happy with my weight. But

with

> > this predisone what can I do. I am having problem with my left

side

> > the pain is pretty bad I am having trouble with lifting my arm

to

> > brush my hair and tomarrow I have to go to work.

>julia i totally understand where you are coming from.my

pcp & radrs.tell me about my weight as well.i say what am i supposed

to do,i have taken prednisone for sooo long, & gained 50pounds.im not

too happy about that but i need it to function in everyday life,with

out it i would be bed ridden,not gonna happen!!!!hang in there & god

bless you.melyndagamez,wrote: