possible diagnosis

went to my rheumy appointment yesterday and got a good examination went for x-ray and going for blood work today to check to see if i have ankylosing spondylitis. Or he said something else but cannot remember what. Anyway he gave me a new anti-inflammatory to try and boy it knocked me out i sleep through the hole night without waking once and that hasn;t happened in a very long time, morning stiffness decreased a bit but will probably take a bit to know if this med is going to work. Head a bit foggy but ok. Also as well he recommends that i start a routine exercise even if it;s just walking around the block or swim, gentle but not to over do it. Anyway will keep updating on progress take care Twiggy2. 

Good for you Twiggy2 I'm really happy for you. Another step forward. I have a dr. appt. tomorrow with my Primary Care dr. Stomach problems getting out of hand. So I hope I get some good news as well. Yesterday I saw my CP dr. and I can't honestly say I feel very good about it physicaly or emotionally. There is always tomorrow. So good for you may your good luck continue. I'm out.

Toritoo

Hi Twiggy!

Sounds like you have a good rheumy. That's not always easy to come by these days. I sure hope the new meds keep working and you start to feel better and better!

Hugs,
Chutzie

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Twiggy you really have had a rough go of things, I sure hope another med can be given, I am sure there are so many out there. Perhaps they can give you a lower dose of the medication too. My rheumy was not so good. His eyes nearly crossed when I handed him the list of my medication. Many of these are on a PRN basis only, such as my muscle relaxer, pain pill for BT pain, and such. I list these meds because I do take them from time to time. But I have pulmonary problems and take numerous meds for it, on oxygen now 24/7, crohns disease meds, UC medication, high BP, pain pump implant. I really became offended when he said you already take a ton of medication and I sure don't want to add to the mix. I looked him right in the eye and said, I am not here for medication, my dr sent me here because she thinks I have now developed Lupus and she needs for you to either confirm the dx or not. Well, he did give me the dx for it. When I need to see a rheumy again it will be with a new rheumy. My dr felt really bad because he said that to me. Keep us posted. Susie

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Twiggy2: Don't be sorry - I was lost with all the abbreviations when I first started coming here too! I'm just not caught up to the computer jargon.

I think LPD means "Low Pain Day."



Chutz (or any of the moderators who see this...): I wonder if it might be helpful to have a "key" somewhere in the sight where newbies like us could see a list of common abbreviations and their meaning? Just a thought...

Good Luck twiggy . I hope you have a lpd also.

Twiggy, Indocin has been in use for many yrs, I didn't even know that it was still around. It's known to cause stomach upset and GI probs. If u do con't to take it , make sure it's with food. Sounds like this one may not be the best one for you. Good luck on the 28th.

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