Got a rheumy appt

lamb61

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Joined : Jan 2005

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Posted 10/25/2012 10:46 AM (GMT 0)

Well I got a rheumy appt. but not until Nov. 20. Recap, I have arthritis in my lower spine but it's never really been addressed because I'm always busy dealing with crohn's disease. It's to the point right now I can't ignore it any longer and it's not CD flare related because I'm thinking I finally got back to remission. But my lumbar spine is so stiff and achey I can barely move. I've tried heat, ice, topical creams and my old physical therapy exercises with no relief. Anyone have any other suggestions on how to deal with this for another month?

sjkly

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Posted 10/28/2012 1:32 AM (GMT 0)

More of the things you have already tried. Heat, gentle careful exersizes, and stretching.
I think your rhuemy will find some answers for you. Your Chron's is altering what I would normally recomend which would include a NSAID and may alter what your doc does as well.
I would ask about a physical therapy referal. Your GP may be willing to do that.

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