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Posted 3/4/2013 1:40 AM (GMT 0)
Back again and still trying to figure out where I belong on this great site.
I've posted before in panic/anxiety, RA issues, Kidney question and etc.

Here goes......I am totally sick and tired of being just that. Every day is something new or more of the same.

One step forward and 10 steps back. As I've written before, I do have anxiety/panic/depression issues and have had for a good 15 to 20 years.

Yesterday out of the clear blue, my jaw locked. Now that is scary. Was sore but okay after a few hours. (am in the process of extensive dental work for a new partial)............Sometime during the night (last night) I woke up with my jaws aching, sweating (or just hot) and a slight pain in chest.......not crushing, pressure, stabbing. Just enough to set off the anxiety. Probably about 5 minutes or less and I went back to sleep! (never said I was the smartest Apple around!)
This morning I just felt like crap.........nothing unusual there, especially in the mornings............the stomach, the back, the upper thighs and now the jaw.
Went to Church and as I walked in the darn jaw locked again! Not feeling good to start with, I thought about leaving services, but did not. (figured if I was on my way out, what better place to be!)
Stopped at a drugstore on my way home..........walking in and fell flat on my face on the sidewalk.... smhair Talk about attracting attention..........my knees are pretty beat up and I'm sure I will feel more sore spots tomorrow. (Can't wait)

I do have an appt. this week to see a RA. Now after last nights adventure I wonder if I should see a Cardiologist or Shrink.

I'm just blabbering here and I am sorry about that. Think I lost sight of what I was really asking here..............between the anxiety, dental work, lower back pain with sore spot that goes right through to front, abdominal tenderness, Adrenal Adenoma, upper stomach, lower chest always feels funny.....I do have a Hiatal Hernia from way back, Extreme dry mouth causing me to lose teeth, skin cracking and the list goes on...............................am I nuts or just a mess? Is there hope for me or not? Would you be concerned about the short episode last night or let it go?

Sorry so long and full of useless info............guess I am looking for some 'positive' thoughts.

Thanks,
Abby shakehead
Posted 3/4/2013 3:28 AM (GMT 0)
Abby,

I am so sorry to hear about your miserable night...that kind of stretched into today.;(

I think that any new symtoms need to be evalutated by your doctor, just to be on the safe side.

I would go ahead and make a call tomorrow at least, and see if they would like to see you.

I am sure that this is causing you anxiety...it would me...so know that we understand and care!

Try to do some deep breathing and relaxation exercises tonight to decompress.

If you have anymore chest pains or other symptoms previously mentioned...please be seen before tomorrow as this could be an urgent matter...otherwise, let us know what they tell you tomorrow. okay?

S.C.
Posted 3/4/2013 3:38 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks SC. No problem with calling the Doctor tomorrow if needed.

I just changed my PCP and have only seen him once for 'meet and greet'.............geez, now he will know what kind of a 'bone head' I really am!

Will keep you posted,
Abby
Posted 3/4/2013 4:17 AM (GMT 0)
Granny, I have had my jaws lock and I thought I would pass out, I was trying to force my mouth open to pick some carmel candy from teeth what made me answer your post is your mentioning the dental work
during xrays several years after that first time I had it happen again, I think its from opening too wide, I had to massage the muscles under my chin to get it to relax. you have no usless thoughts and this bunch of people do understand, dont forget to give yourself a pat on the back, I have had to get up and leave meetings, school plays, and Church, what you did was tough, and you should be proud of the strengty of your faith, and thats a positive thought and move. Hope the knees are ok.
Larry
Posted 3/5/2013 2:07 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you for sharing, Larry. Much appreciated!

I am a bit on the stiff/sore side from my 'sidewalk acrobatic' routine yesterday............oh my.

Wanted to let you know that I did call the Dr. office today and tried to recount the incidents of the weekend (especially the little chest pain, sweating and jaw hurting) without sounding like a blooming hypochondriac.
Keep in mind that I just changed to this PCP and have only seen him once.
Anyhow, they were full today, so with the usual talk of 'if it returns or gets worse go to ER'...........................I do have an appointment with him tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon.

I'm trying to tell myself that with all my woes of late, it is what it is and I can not control it............so part of me prays it is nothing (any of the issues) and another part thinks......well atleast I will know.

Stay tuned...........PCP tomorrow, new patient visit with RA on Wed.

Thanks,
Abby
Posted 3/5/2013 4:03 AM (GMT 0)
I am sorry to hear that you are sore from your fall:( I am glad that you did not get seriously hurt however!

Yes, please let us know how your appointment goes tomorrow and Wed.

Try not to worry about your visits or meeting the new doctor. You are advocating for your health...and there is nothing wrong with that...remember, your doctor works for you!:)

Talk to you soon,

S.C.
Posted 3/6/2013 2:16 AM (GMT 0)
Hi there,
Repeating myself to some as I also touched bases with you on another topic/thread (which just totally escaped my memory).....I went to my PCP today and had the EKG and all looks fine.
Now on to the RA tomorrow.........he is supposed to be really good in the state.....but I shouldn't have read some of the patient reviews! I know the ones that usually write a review are the unhappy ones..............we shall see!
Posted 3/6/2013 4:25 AM (GMT 0)
GM
A Prayer!

Larry
Posted 3/6/2013 10:00 PM (GMT 0)
Grannymae, there is not a thing wrong with being a MESS. It should be a real diagnosis. I am sorry for your fall and your jaw locking.. I had that one time. Of course late at nite so called the all nite pharmacy. He said that I should be calm, go to bed and keep my tongue from the top of my mouth. Then he said it will unlock when Im relaxed and went to sleep. Well, sure nuff, it was fixed By morning....If only every thing I really have could be well by morning. I have an apt. with a new RA doctor on friday. I am wishing and hoping that she can give me some help with my terrible arthritis pain, that is, if it is arthritis or something else???? I will watch for your followup after your doctor visit.....best wishes......Cathy
Posted 3/7/2013 12:34 AM (GMT 0)
Hello to all and thanking all for the support and encouragement!!

I did have my New Patient Visit with the RA today........they told me to expect 2 to 3 hours for the first visit............and they certainly weren't fibbing!

Cathy...Like you, I don't know if I have RA or one of the AI's. However, I feel really glad that my new PCP actually listened to me and referred me to a RA for testing!!

First impression is that he was very nice and left no limbs, joints or muscles on touched........and yes, he came across a few very sore spots.
He had labs drawn (can list if anyone wants) and a urine specimen to check a couple things.

I almost smacked him down though when he said that I was basically to old for AI Snojerns!!!!!! Okay, maybe that isn't 'exactly' how he said it........guess maybe there may be more than one kind?

Started me on Vit. D and Magnesium.........learned a bit about the type of protein I need to be eating and the stuff to leave alone. I was amazed....and shocked at the amounts!!

I will go back in two weeks and see if or what the blood work showed..............and he probably will get more involved with 'do this and not that'

I knew going in that he was kind of into Holistic and looking at the whole Metabolic system as a whole. He actually has a published book that I will more than likely pick up....can't hurt, right?

So, In a nut shell, that is where I stand....(or sit with a heating pad as I write this!)

Hey, I'm willing and ready to try just about anything.

Abby
Posted 3/7/2013 5:03 AM (GMT 0)
Great job on getting the answers that you need GM!!

I think that an all encompassing treatment plan that includes both Western medicine, as well as holistic treatment is a very good course of action! There are benefits to be found in both approaches...and together, you are covering a lot of ground!

I hope that you continue to move towards your healing/management goal for your health and well being!

Keep posting and let us know how you are doing soon! (you already sound more positive, and that is a great step!)

Talk to you soon,

S.C.
Posted 3/18/2013 1:06 AM (GMT 0)
Good Grief..........locked myself out of this forum.... confused

I go back to the Rheumatoligist (no matter how I spell this it tells me I'm wrong!) this Wednesday for 2nd. visit. Wonder what/if the labs showed anything...........................not to anxious, just ready to hopefully find out what/if is going on!
They called me last Monday and asked if I had any signs of a UTI.....which I don't. The urinalysis showed my WBC to be quite high and they wanted me to call my PCP for repeat and treatment. I felt like a junky seeking antibiotics when I called........they didn't make me feel that way, but I just switched to this PCP and just felt weird relaying the message.
Anyhow, went in last Tuesday and left specimen and was told they would call me when they got results................have not heard anything! I'm not calling them...if the rheumatoligist asks me about it Wed., I will have his office call.
Scared to say, but I have actually felt 'pretty good' this past week.......sad that when I make that comment, I'm kind of waiting for the ceiling to fall in!
Hope all are doing 'ok',
Abby
Posted 3/18/2013 2:19 AM (GMT 0)
Hi GM,

I am glad that you have felt better lately! Try to only anticipate more good for yourself!:)

I hope that your appointment goes well on Wednesday, and that you get whatever UTI issue is going on figured out. That is weird that you have the high count, but no symptoms...kind of hard to miss UTI symptoms! I kind of wonder if it was a mistake, and that your second test will be fine?

Keep posting and let us know how your appointment goes.

S.C.
Posted 3/19/2013 2:28 AM (GMT 0)
Well after NOT hearing back from the PCP over the urinalysis from last Tuesday...............and me saying that I was NOT going to call them..........I called them. Figured I would just be leaving a message and was going to ask the nurse to contact the Rheumatoligist with results. They answered the phone........have had the results since the day I went in for specimen (don't know why they did not call) anyhow the PCP said it was normal.......which is a good thing! Just wonder why the other one was so elevated. Oh well.........it is good!

I have been all over the place today and have felt good for almost a week............went to a meeting this evening and kept getting dizzy. Which of course led to the 'what if's'............vicious circle we keep....I ate a nice salad around 2ish and didn't eat before the meeting...........so trying to rationalize thinking I needed protein, or my jeans were to tight!! Seriously!!

Abby
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