Rheumy and Pain Specialist

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Barbara and Group;

 

I went to  Dr Halla my rheumy day before yesterday. Today I went to a pain

specialist my primary doctor referred me too Dr Haasis the pain specialist.

Those names are really confusing for me lol. They are in the same building too

lol. 

 

The Pain specialist, Dr Haasis took a long history and is sending me for an MRI,

blood test and CT scans and some kind of nerve test also. Dr Haala the rheumy,

his nurse called me and said I have a high thyroid count. He took two test cause

I had so many things wrong with my blood test he didn't believe it. I have a

vitamin D deficiency he gave me a vitamin D shot. A pain shot in each knee and a

shot on lower back on each side of my spine. Oh my gosh, I have no pain at all

in my knees. My back still hurts cause it hurts way below the shots. But that

area is pain free.

 

The Pain Specialist Dr Haasis gave me a script for darvecet. Woo hoo finally

some pain meds. I took one and I was in hog heaven. No it didn't make me high

lol. It helped enough to bear the pain. A high dose may have made me high. I

hate to be high. That's why I hate to drink alcohol.

 

It seems like my real friends are here. I read where other people here has had

more attention from this group than from their own family members. My mom and my

hubby are very supportive. But my daughter  and the rest are clueless. They

really believe is I exercise I won't have pain.

 

I was living in a flare up every day. And so many people has told me to get up

and exercise. I laughed in their face. I am going to get on an exercise program

from my doctor cause he said I have to start exercising. That's the only way I

will. Last time I did it on my own I really hurt myself. 

 

Barbara thanks so much for those kind heart felt words. I didn't diet or

anything to lose weight. It was from the kadian meds making me throw up all the

time and could be the hyperthyroidism.  You are such a sweety.

 

I am so sorry for your pain. It is an ugly disease. You are in my prayers.

Florida is really hot. I went there in November years ago and went swimming on

the ocean beach and it was in the 80s. It was great, the most beautiful water I

have ever seen.

 

I lost another 14 lbs since my last visit to the doctor 4 weeks ago. I am not

trying. I do eat little meals about 5 times a day and its a lot of fruits and

raw vegetables. I know when the pain gets so bad one has to lie down a lot. I

spent most of my time in bed in the last 5 years. I finally got up when I joined

this group 2 years ago. The rain does play havoc on me too. I know it's going to

rain before it's here. I bet most people here does too.

 

I had pain since 1975. Many tests was taken. Even MRI , the doctors couldnt find

anything. I went to a lot of doctors. Some told me it was in my head. I knew it

wasnt.  Finally in the 90's they acknowledged Fibromyalgia. Sometimes it wouldnt

hurt. Some days my legs hurt so bad. My arms. My back. NOthing come up on the

test. I believe I had fibro than in the 70s.

 

I can't wait to get taught how to exercise. I hope you find a way too. If we

could exercise we could stop a lot of  pain that is not from RA but from muscles

that got weak from lack of exercise. I hope it helps the RA . Back in 1999 I use

to exercise and jog a mile every week day. I would get adrenalin rushes. I

started out jogging to my mail box and back. My mail box is real close too. I

can't even walk now much less Jog. I am looking forward to  walking again. I can

only walk about 2 minutes before my back starts killing me.

 

Where did you have a RA nodule?  I dread the thought of getting those. I have

rheumatism in my finger tips. Cliff said that's from typing so much. I told him

it was from my cells attacking. I let it go cause it's hard to explain to others

some times. I appreciate your kindness and hope you have many pain free days. I

pray that God gives mankind a cure for it and cancer too. I pray that God heals

you and everyone here. Don't forget to go to Mass. I am going to church this

Sunday.. First time in 4 or 5 years.

 

Everyone have pain free days

 

Clora

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Hi Clora.  I am always happy to hear from you.  I think it is so wonderful that

you lost all that weight on your own.  Congratulations to you!!  Wow, I am glad

you got that growth taken care of, and that you don't need that staple surgery

either.  Worked out good for you.

 

I don't know anything about Fibro.  I just know people who have it suffer great

pain.  Another ugly

disease to deal with.

 

I am so happy that your pain is less for you.  I do know how much you have

suffered daily pain since we met.  There really is light at the end of the

tunnel for us.  I hope your shots and meds. continue to help you.

 

My whole time home last week I was in agony.  It was 62, cloudy, rainy and

damp.  I could hardly walk and spent most of my time lying down.  My little

granddaughters played on the bed and I read to them.  I was happy for that.  I

can't tolerate the N.E. weather at all.  That is why I moved to Florida.

 

I used to walk a lot but due to the heat here, I just can't do it.  The heat

index today was 104 degrees......too hot!!!!  I have thought about going to a

place for exercise, but would need someone to train me so I don't get my RA

going.  I don't want to hurt my joints either.

 

I am having that RA nodule removed surically next Thurs. and I will be glad to

get it taken care of.  It is so painful and makes it hard to walk.  I hope this

is my last surgery!!!

 

I am wishing you many pain free days ahead.  Take care and rest as much as you

can.

 

Love and hugs,

 

Barbara

 

 

  

 

     

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