still having severe knee pain and pain around collar bone

January 19, 2011

I am still taking my Enbrel but the last 2 injections have not helped. I started

back on a low dose of prednisone with a little relief. The pain is sometimes

terrible as you all know how the pain can be. I am frustrated and don't really

know what to do next. My doctor did not think tendon and ligament pain was

related to the PA. I don't think he reads much. He is at least 70 and has been

working in his field for many years. I could not believe he didn't realize the

symptoms. I am considering antibiotics if I can find someone to give them to

me. Every time I take antibiotics, I get a little relief. I am approaching

retirement age but it is getting more & more difficult for me to get in and out

of my car dozens of times a day. My work is not easy and I seldom miss a day

but I don't know how much longer I can stand this. I am considering short term

disability as I have pain it for years. I would appreciate any comment or a

" whadda you think? "

January 21, 2011

Hi Sherry,

I know I do a lot of research on my own so that I can try and stay

informed and also when I go to my Rheumy I can bring up questions. Print out

any info. you can find on the subject and bring it with you to your next

appointment, if your doc. still won't listen you might want to find one that

does. If you are in that much pain going on short-term disability is a very

good idea, I did it myself. I did just leave my job at the end but my

situation is a bit different. If you go on disability it will give your body

some rest time and hopefully a chance for meds to work better. I don't think

going on disability will count against your retiring because you are still

employed.

Lori in AZ

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