Posted 4/6/2007 7:48 PM (GMT 0)
My MRI shows congential fusing of C 5-6 and mid degenertive disk disease of all disks from C-1 thru T-1. He is still calling my condition OsteoArthritis even though I am responding to the Prednisone. He isn't concerned about the flushing, muscle cramps and slight increase in my BP. He told me to try Tonic water at bed time to decrease the muscle cramps. I did order blood work CRP, ESR and a panel to see if something is out of balance. Plan: to continue the Prednisone and come back in a month. I am not sure how I feel about this. He himself stated that OsteoArthrits doesn't respond to Prednisone. When I asked What would cause this kind of inflammatory arthritis he stated that It is difficult to find a cause. I feel a little let down and frustrated. I am not thrilled about using Prednisone. I guess I need to be patient. Thanks for listening!
NanMac