Re: Alternative therapies & continued pain over ear

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Sharon of OZ and my favorite group;

Haaaaaaaa is oz a real plase. I love the movie the wizard of Oz. I

wish my town had a neat name like that. It's Gaffney. I moved here

from Cleveland ohio. At least Cleveland is famous lol. The climate

is warmer here in S.C.. When I first moved here I notised the sun is

a lot closer in SC than it is in Cleveland haaaaaaaaa.

I tried the tens unit. It was great. I couldnt sit still long

enough to use it. If I had it now I would be very glad to sit still

and use it. Seeing how with the RA I cant move from pain sometimes.

The Insurance paid for the unit for my son n law. He had back

surgery and let me try it out.

Sorry to hear about your gland problem. Is it from having RA or you

just mentioned it? I know RA is an immune problem so that takes

care of everything and anything in our bodies I guess.

I had a gland problem last year. I was having severe chest pains so

I went to emergency. I won't go to the ER unless I am carried in. I

hate sitting for hours. I would if I had too. But most of the time I

get an appointment with my Primary Doctor.

Ok. They couldnt find anything wrong they treated it as if it was a

heart attack. To make a long story short lol. The ER doctor called

my primary doctor and my primary doctor asked him to admit me. When

I went to my room to be checked in a nurse came by and took

information for any brusise and marks on my body. I said I got a

large scratch on my leg she looked at it and wrote it down.

After 4 days my doctor sent me for a test where they inject dye into

me. Finally my doctor said I had cat scratch fever. Haaaaaa I said

what. The cat that scratched me a week or so earlier causing a

lympnode gland infection. Some antibiotic and rest cleared it all

up. I was sent home the 5th morning. I was taking methotrtexate at

the time. You cant take antibiotics when you are taking MXT. O what

a mess I got in. I am fine now.

Sharon I learned a long time ago not to worry about being labeled a

hypochondriac. I was labeled as one from the beginning (at age 23 I

am 54 now,) from my family and later my doctor haaaaaaaa. I just

got another doctor no problem there. My old doctor said my headaches

and body pain was in my head. She told me gently and kindly. I knew

better. I believe I had fibro than. It took 30 years of pain to be

diagnosed with fibromyalgia.

Omg I have wrote a long post lol. I can say a lot more but I better

stop so no one thinks I am nuts if they read it this far haaaaaaa.

Feel better Sharon.

GEntle hugs everyone

Clora

[Guest guest]

Thanks Clora,

I feel better just reading your post! I have to admit I love ready

your posts .

Thanks again

(((gentle hugs)))

Sharon of Oz

>

> Sharon of OZ and my favorite group;

>

> Haaaaaaaa is oz a real plase. I love the movie the wizard of Oz. I

> wish my town had a neat name like that. It's Gaffney. I moved here

> from Cleveland ohio. At least Cleveland is famous lol. The climate

> is warmer here in S.C.. When I first moved here I notised the sun

is

> a lot closer in SC than it is in Cleveland haaaaaaaaa.

>

> I tried the tens unit. It was great. I couldnt sit still long

> enough to use it. If I had it now I would be very glad to sit still

> and use it. Seeing how with the RA I cant move from pain

sometimes.

> The Insurance paid for the unit for my son n law. He had back

> surgery and let me try it out.

>

> Sorry to hear about your gland problem. Is it from having RA or you

> just mentioned it? I know RA is an immune problem so that takes

> care of everything and anything in our bodies I guess.

>

> I had a gland problem last year. I was having severe chest pains

so

> I went to emergency. I won't go to the ER unless I am carried in.

I

> hate sitting for hours. I would if I had too. But most of the time

I

> get an appointment with my Primary Doctor.

>

> Ok. They couldnt find anything wrong they treated it as if it was a

> heart attack. To make a long story short lol. The ER doctor

called

> my primary doctor and my primary doctor asked him to admit me. When

> I went to my room to be checked in a nurse came by and took

> information for any brusise and marks on my body. I said I got a

> large scratch on my leg she looked at it and wrote it down.

>

>

> After 4 days my doctor sent me for a test where they inject dye

into

> me. Finally my doctor said I had cat scratch fever. Haaaaaa I said

> what. The cat that scratched me a week or so earlier causing a

> lympnode gland infection. Some antibiotic and rest cleared it all

> up. I was sent home the 5th morning. I was taking methotrtexate at

> the time. You cant take antibiotics when you are taking MXT. O what

> a mess I got in. I am fine now.

>

> Sharon I learned a long time ago not to worry about being labeled a

> hypochondriac. I was labeled as one from the beginning (at age 23

I

> am 54 now,) from my family and later my doctor haaaaaaaa. I just

> got another doctor no problem there. My old doctor said my

headaches

> and body pain was in my head. She told me gently and kindly. I knew

> better. I believe I had fibro than. It took 30 years of pain to be

> diagnosed with fibromyalgia.

>

> Omg I have wrote a long post lol. I can say a lot more but I better

> stop so no one thinks I am nuts if they read it this far haaaaaaa.

> Feel better Sharon.

>

> GEntle hugs everyone

> Clora

>

[Guest guest]

Sharon of oz;

Yourwelcome you just made mey day!

very gentle hugs everyone

Clora

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Sharon of Oz It sounds like you are talking about a TENS Unit.

Be careful with those as you could cause more damage if it is not

used properly. As far as the gland over your ear being swollen, if

your GP is not taking this seriously, then perhaps you should see an

ENT (ear, nose & throat) specialist or a dermatologist. I'd go with

the ENT myself. Take care and keep us posted...........Doreen

>

> Hi everyone,

>

> I'm wondering if anyone has tried those electric impulse divices?

> Some versions have been sold a cheats way of building up muscle,

> however others are for pain relief & repair of damaged tissue etc.

>

> A friend of mine who has carpal tunnel bought one (au$340.00) &

> has mostly good feedback on it. She's been sleeping well since she

> got it, except for last night anyway. She's only had it for a week

> mind. She ran it on my wrist & hand for a few cycles just so I know

> what it feels like (a slightly zappyish vibration).

>

> Has any used or uses something similar? The one she has is Logistim

> tn11.

>

> Also, I wrote a few weeks ago about the gland over my

right

> ear that's been going up & down a fair bit. It's not swollen at the

> moment but I still have the feeling that is is mildly inflamed,

it's

> very constant mild ache. Has anyone experienced problems with their

> glands? My GP just keeps saying it's a virus.

>

> I've also been getting gas like pain on my right side of my

abdomen

> that radiates to my back for the last 5 days. I know I should just

> see the doc but I don't want to be labelled a hypochondriac ,

plus

> the GP finishes up in 3 days anyway & he's a bit of a quack who

wants

> too much for each visit ( & no bulk billing)

>

> (((gentle hugs)))

> Sharon of Oz

>