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[LADYPINKtomato1]

I have also set myself the challenge of making it to 1000 posts by my bday!

I can give you some pointers

Today, after a thorough medical examination, I've been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.

Other than taking painkillers, which are not very effective and have side-effects, is there anything I can do to ease and control the constant pain?

Sorry to hear that Andrew. I believe I shall have arthritis in my knee and my shoulder as I age. Not something I look forward to.

A Guy

A Guy I hope not.. however we all have a touch of it as we age, I hope it won't get bad.. try to stay away from anything
with sugar in it.. and especially with artificial sweetners.

 

[JaidynM]

Today, after a thorough medical examination, I've been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.

Other than taking painkillers, which are not very effective and have side-effects, is there anything I can do to ease and control the constant pain?

Sorry to hear that, Andrew. Hope it's not too bad...

 

[Arc]

Today, after a thorough medical examination, I've been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.

Other than taking painkillers, which are not very effective and have side-effects, is there anything I can do to ease and control the constant pain?

Feeling bad to know it, Andy !

I suffered to a similar disease when I was of 9 years .... it is a very bad experience to me. Couldn't attend school for more than one year. It was only Penidure that was used on me, as far as I can remember, but most probably nowadays this med is banned due to its side effects.

After getting better, some hard physical exercise , specially Martial Art Taekwondo made me completely fit and normal . But I dont know if the doctor will permit it to you at your age.

For the pain, you may try hot water bag ; for a temporary relief . Get well soon. Take care, take the meds regularly, and get connected with the doctor. Our best wishes are with you.

 

[JaidynM]

Good night everyone.

 

[jloc]

Today, I turned into a bit of a troll. I put my tripod on top of my car and everyone slowed down. LOL.

 

[Dinesh]

:haha: thats a Nice way to amuze people jloc.

 

[Arc]

:haha: thats a Nice way to amuze people jloc.

With tripods ?

 

[Bongo]

Evil tripods :devil:

 

[seavixen32]

Thanks for your kind wishes and advice everyone.

Since I posted originally, my doctor has arranged further comprehensive blood tests, and then a meeting with him to discuss future treatment.

As for the illness, I'll deal with it as best as I can.

 

[Layback Bear]

Thanks for your kind wishes and advice everyone.

Since I posted originally, my doctor has arranged further comprehensive blood tests, and then a meeting with him to discuss future treatment.

As for the illness, I'll deal with it as best as I can.

I do know how you feel. Lower spine and hips with degenerative Arthritis.
In my case exercise helps some. I really don't know why.

 

[Joan Archer]

Sorry to hear about your illness Andrew. Hopefully the doctor will be able to start you on a course to enable you to control it without too much further pain. I can't really offer any advice but has the doctor said anything about taking cod liver oil capsules to help lubricate the joints ?

 

[seavixen32]

Layback Bear, you are quite right about exercising if you can. We have some young neighbours who are both at work during the day so my wife and I take their King Charles Cavalier dog for a long walk every day and it does seem to ease the pain.

Thanks for the suggestion Joan, I'll look into it. As a youngster I remember having to take cod liver oil from a spoon every day - yuk! The capsules though may be beneficial to me.

 

[LADYPINKtomato1]

Info.. on Arthritis
Arthritis Treatments - Arthritis Treatment Options

 

[The Howling Wolves]

Info.. on Arthritis
Arthritis Treatments - Arthritis Treatment Options

Nice link LPt!
Thanks for sharing with old geezer's!
If I could just find my teeth I would be all set for those Sherry Berry's!
THW

 

[seavixen32]

Thanks for the link LPT. If I can find my glasses, I'll have a read of it.

 

[LADYPINKtomato1]

You are so welcome.. my suggestions are just that.. suggestions..however there are some things that do work with problems.. not for all .. be safe.. stay in touch with your Doc... read all you can along with using research to find even more info., I'm like a sponge when it comes to my family needs.

 

[seavixen32]

As far as research is involved, the internet is second-to-none and I shall use it as much as I can.

I have a long list of questions for my doctor so my next appointment may well over-run it's allotted time span.

Every family needs its rock and it sounds like you are yours!

Take care and thanks again for your good advice.

 

[jloc]

Cold weather and winter in general unless it's snowing

 

[StalkeR]

Today I decided to quit with Mozilla. I have started to use Opera.

 

[Arc]

Today I decided to quit with Mozilla. I have started to use Opera.

As my Mozilla guru does ... probably I am to folly it