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Hi Logic_man: It is most unfortunate when we do actually get the diagnosis about Arthritic conditions. You are correct, the NSAIDs are no miracle cure of any sort. It takes the body some time to rid...
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See a rheumatologist, ASAP. Remember that any MD can refer any patient to any other MD. That referral does not need to come from your GP. You need to understand, too, that x-rays are not the be-all...
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All types of arthritis are chronic illnesses. THat means that no one can talk about a cure. But it's psossible to manage arthritis and therefore to manage pain and debility. You're just going to...
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Hi rpearlston, I am now totally disenchanted with the MD's, my latest experience with a RHEUMATOLOGIST was she said I had OA in my spine and Crystal Arthritis in my shoulder and just put me on an Anti...
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Hi Logic_man: Do understand your frustration. Has the Rheumatologist perceived you to be a patient now? Some Specialists do not. They treat you and send you back to your Family Physician. At least...
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Hi Bijoux, yes she is going to see me again in July (2nd visit). I also did get Omeprazole with the Diclofenac but it didn't help the stomach issues, I guess thats why I called to find out the next...
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Hi Logic_man: We are so living a similar life. A Neurologist at a Pain Management rather dismissed me too when I stopped Fentanyl Patch and could not cope with Oxycontin. I, too, am in much pain....
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Hi Bijoux, I just started to try Fast Joint Care+ recommended by a health food place.. Oh yes have also tried Naturopaths but they are very expensive and my coverage is very limited. Have tried...
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Haven't posted in awhile...I am taking small doses of Nabilone for my chronic pain and it seems to turn the volume down a bit. There are no gross side effects from it, other than the feeling of...
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Hi confused I to am confused, I do have OA in pretty much every joint in my body in my lower back as well as degenerative disc disease. both of my knees, the left needs a NEW knee but im told I'm 48...
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Hi Sandy, so sorry to hear of all the trouble and pain you have been through. I have been posting on these boards for some time now about the protocol I am on. The more time I am on it, and the more...
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Thank you Diana these are a couple things I will continue to check out, im at a total loss, I don't know if I can hobble around on this knee for another over a yr more its just a trickle down effect....
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Logic man, not everyone with an autoimmune arthritis tests positive in blood work. About 5-10% have no blood work confirmation! but it is diagnosed through a list on symptoms. With your bones in your...
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I agree. An MRI is more conclusive as it shows inflammation in the joint ans surrounding tissues.
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