Iris

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Thanks for the suggestions, Iris. I went with Ron to the orthopedic

specialist this morning for his knee. He has a torn cartilage, but

no other damage, so the dr. is treating with, first, a shot of

cortisone in the knee which has helped tremendously and, second, a

weeks' worth of Celebrex. He said if it's not better in 2 weeks, to

come back for an MRI and he would consider arthroscopic correction.

I asked him about my case, and he said definitely I should get the

opinion of another rheumy. After reading Kathi's post about

Raynaud's I am more convinced than ever it is not only FM, but

probably something besides, since my hands do turn patriotic colors,

and it doesn't have to be particularly cold either. But cold does

affect them more, and then they ache horribly. I am going to take

pictures next time that happens so at least I have proof if it

doesn't happen while I'm in her office. The therapist noticed it

too, and that is why she is sending me to her colleague, a hand

therapist.

It is just so sad that we have to go through so much in order to get

a handle on these diseases. I hate feeling like a hypochondriac or a

complainer but * & %$@! I want answers!

So how are you doing? Any improvement with you? Don't overdo with

all your holiday preparations. I have yet to bake a cookie, just

made the buckeyes. I got all the gifts wrapped today, and am about

to finish up some ironing that has sat around way too long. Besides,

that makes my hands warm (though getting stiff from holding the iron.)

Take care now,

Hugs,

Judi