I just talked to my mom (who was a nurse) about the blood tests abbreviations on the lab order, and she said that that they are a RA and immune system related. Maybe I am starting over, but this...
I thank you for all of your responses, and you are right. I know that one of the tests they are doing is a rheum test with this blood work. The Embrel is on hold because my PCP only wants to give one...
Thanks PALady, the lady at the medicaid office gave me 3 psychs that take medicaid. 2 of them no longer take it when I called them. Hopefully the one I left a message with will call back tomorrow. My...
Thank you so much, Screaming Eagle. I feel like a piece of crap bc im sitting here crying and feeling sorry for myself, while my son is alone in his walker. I guess hes ok, hes playing, but I feel...
So, like I figured, I seem to be starting all over. They asked me what types of medications I was on before that had helped, and I told them a couple of them. They basically just gave me some mobic,...
Thanks so much golitho...Ive noticed that my nuckles are already starting to change shape and my fingers get stuck in funny positions just carrying a plate from the livingroom to the kitchen. I also...
Thats messed up. Did she at least put your paper work with the pills on top, since your without pain meds? Hope everything works out quickly for you. Hugs, and good luck....
thanks white beard. It was a very low dose of methotrexate and the nausea was unbearable, and not worth the joint relief. I will do as you suggest b4 seeing rummy, bc im sure they will suggest it...
To Gretchen, I need a neuro bc I have lots of nerve damage in my arms and legs. This particular neuro is also a PM specialist. So this way I get both in one shot. I just called to pick my plan with...
I was just wondering if embrel works for anyone. I was on methotrexate injections for a while and while it helped my joints alot, i couldnt eat for about 4 days afterwords bc all the nausea. When I...
PAlady, I just checked out that website you gave me, and found out that you cant have any insurance to qualify, including medicaid. That really sucks. Maybe the answer is to see a GI spec, maybe they...
Thanks Jim and PAlady! Sometimes I feel like Im in this dark hole, even with help this has controlled every part of my life. I will definately check out that web site bc nexium is the only thing that...
I really dont know what to say. You are my hero for going through this, I know I couldnt handle it. I know that RA is nothing like the intensity of what you are going through, but I know it wears on...
My question is similar to that of Praying for Real Relief 's quesstion about talking to PM drs without sounding like you are seeking. Ive been dealing with DDD and RA for 8 years now. I have been on...
My all time fav is disneys Robin Hood. I havent seen if for a while, but I cant wait to introduce it to my little boy!...
About the sleeping thing, It took like 4 years to figure this out,but the only way I can sleep between the arthritis and ddd, is on my side with 2 pillows under my head (one flat and thin, and one...
About that Florida thing, that is why they are afraid to give pain meds. I finally got into a PCP on last thurs, and she only gave me elavil (a really small dose) to get through the month or so until...
Thank you all so very much for your replies. While they are very helpful, I think it is time for me to break down and see a psychiatrist about this bc I am having trouble dragging myself out of this...
It seems to me like that medical field in general is getting worse and worse. No one wants to take the time to do or explain anything. Offices are always crowded, and staff tired and/or rude. Here in...
. that now. I am so excited a After feeling low and hopless for so long, I now have at least something. I just dont know what to do with my self for the wait inbetween. Sorry Its hard to explain......
Thanks. I think that the problem is just that I am still, after 8 years and many Drs., looking for a fix it. I have been choosing not to accept this bc I dont want to. Why should I have to? I spent...
Thanks, I have been kind of lost in all this....
Thanks for that. While it doesnt make me feel better, at least I wont go through years of hassle, and maybe worse problems. Also, I got this email out of the blue, which worried me. My temp. medicaid...
ThanksChartreux. And Denim, i know all about the nothing working. When I did have drs and all the meds in the world, I too had the prob of nothing working. They threw drug after drug at it. But since...
I just got and email from a Mark Lindberg from the Laser Spine Institute about a minimally invasive endoscopic outpatient surgery. I called him to get more info. He said they have had 90% success...
I was on Lyrica for a couple of years for the sciatica in my left leg. When I first started taking it, i almost felt drunk for a while. Those types of side effects do go away, though, after a couple...
Sorry I didnt go online yesterday, but my body just wasnt working right. You know, the usual cramping and debilitating pain, nothing spectacular. But I do have some fabulous news, and maybe some more...
Wow! That was a lot of really good information. I will take the next couple of days to look into this. The fact is that when I quit my job I gave up on life. Even though I tried for a while, I just...
Thank you everyone for your responses, I'm emberassed to say that it made me cry just to know that you guys are out there. I have felt so alone lately. I know a few people with similar problems, but...
Thank you so much. I have been feeling so depressed, helpless, and hopeless, and its nice to know that there is someone out there. My husband is very supportive, but cant relate and is at a loss of...
I have had those same thoughts, and i only have back and arthritis problems. I cant imagine the horror and loneliness you are going through. I wish nothing but the best outcome, hang in there and...
Hi. I have been dealing with degenerative disk disease and psoriatic arthritis (a form of rheumatiod arthritis) for 8 years. For the first 6 years I had medicaid and doctors that just threw drug...