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Rheumatologist appointment
by Rena705, Apr 27, 2008 12:36PM
Well, I have my appointment with the Rheumatologist tomorrow at noon and it should be interesting according to everyone that has already seen one! Lot's of poking and prodding and blood taking...hope that she finds some answers for me.
The pain in my legs has not changed any since I have been on the Elavil but my speech has improved somewhat since being off of the Lyrica. The pain in my hands has returned with a vengeance as well, hadn't had much trouble with that since December but it's baaaack! However, I have been having anxiety like attacks quite frequently but apparently that is a common side effect of the Elavil. I am only on 30mg/day and start 40mg/day on Tuesday so we will see what happens I guess.
So, I will let you all know how the appointment goes on Monday I guess and that is about all I have to say today!
Oh, Yeah...it's NOT SNOWING for a change...the sun is shining and I am going to go sit in my new 5th wheel and pretend I am at the lake for a while! ha ha ha
Rena
The pain in my legs has not changed any since I have been on the Elavil but my speech has improved somewhat since being off of the Lyrica. The pain in my hands has returned with a vengeance as well, hadn't had much trouble with that since December but it's baaaack! However, I have been having anxiety like attacks quite frequently but apparently that is a common side effect of the Elavil. I am only on 30mg/day and start 40mg/day on Tuesday so we will see what happens I guess.
So, I will let you all know how the appointment goes on Monday I guess and that is about all I have to say today!
Oh, Yeah...it's NOT SNOWING for a change...the sun is shining and I am going to go sit in my new 5th wheel and pretend I am at the lake for a while! ha ha ha
Rena
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Good luck to you...
Wanna
Rena
What sort of things do they need so much blood for? Esp. since I did have some testing done for CBC, sed rate, Lyme, B12, etc. What other things do they need to eliminate as a mimic for MS that weren't done already?
Rena, good luck on your appt. tomorrow!
Suzanne
Rheumatologists treat arthritis, certain autoimmune diseases, musculoskeletal pain disorders and osteoporosis. There are more than 100 types of these diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, lupus, back pain, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia and tendonitis.
Rena
Send an update!
Suzanne
HOPE YOUR ENJOYING THAT VIRTUAL LAKE AND FISHING,A LITTLE SERINITY.
ITS BEEN 80 HERE AND ITS MAKING ME SICK,GONNA BE A LONG SUMMER.
KEEP US POSTED
SENDING YA HUGS AND PRAYERS
T-LYNN
Let us know how you make out,
-SL