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[mattcass]

My Rheummy consultant told me he was going to put me on Remicade it has risks but nowhere near the others it had a one in ten chance of anything happening, I looked at Fran and said that will do for me he said several tests to be done and the injection next week and can take 3 months to kick in, Then the head of the hospital Rheummy with her team came in then she examined me and when she touched a part of my shoulders I jumped with the pain or shock then she mentioned Fibromyalgia as this could sometime show up the same symptoms as RA so at the same time as the tests for Biological they will check for Fibromyalgia then meet again on Thursday when decisions will be made, Feeling a lot better now so is Fran.

[sassy59]

Phew Matt you seem to be getting somewhere at last. So glad you are getting checked out properly and that you are feeling a little better now. Love to you and Fran and wishing you all the very best. xxxx

[hufferpuffer]

Very glad to hear it Matt, lets hope that its a great help, I'm glad they are looking after you! huff xxx

[Jolyn]

Lovely news Matt. I hope these meds work well for you and that you soon feel much better...wishing you well. xxx

[nanaber]

Hi matt I have lupus and fibro. There are some good meds that can help once you have a diagnose.

[dall05]

Hang in there MC and Fran, it sounds as though your getting somewhere, who knows in 3 months you could be jogging up Ben Nevis pain free.

Good luck for Thursday.

Tony

[mattcass in reply to dall05]

Hi Tony, Thanks M8 you never know I was hoping to go to Milan next week for the Celtic game been to Milan 3 times amazing place.MC

[BugsBunny]

Hi Matt, I am pleased they have found a drug that will give you some relief from the arthritis pains. When you have more than one illness its hard for the consultants to balance the medication. I hope you go from strength to strength.

Regards

Mandy

[FarmerD]

Great news Matt,regards D.