Today's the day...

[cathyh]

Well after almost 3 months wait my appointment with the rheumatologist is here. I have taken your advice I go armed with photos and a pain diary. I feel so much riding on this one appointment will they dismiss me and say live with it there are people far worse off than you. Or take me seriously and find out why I am in pain every single day and give me a label so at least I can say yes I don't feel quite up to it because I have ...

After having the steroid injections in my feet which worked on my feet for about 10 days I did feel generally better not as tired each day that lasted about 3 weeks.

Oh well not long now I will update you later...

[Ginsing]

Good luck I hope you have a good appointment and leave the consultation smiling xxxgins

[mattcass]

Hi Cathy, Good luck today and when they are reading your notes make sure you tell them about the worse days you have and don't hold back anything , Matt

[Hankie]

Good Luck I hope you get everything out of your appointment you hoped for.

[Hidden]

Hello

Do not knock yourself, you have a problem, they are there to fix it. You are in partnership with the Specialist and your GP. They will advise and assist in the suppression of your pains and complaint. They are not there to frighten you, they are there to help

Tell them what is wrong and what you want from them,

Be honest, truthful and forthcoming, you may be supprised what they may suggest, be open to suggestions

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

BOB

[cathyh in reply to Hidden]

May thanks for the reply you were right bob. I have had a really good appointment. He was very thorough and patient.

He could see straight away there was something going on. I have had loads of blood tests and although no name yet for the inflammatory arthritis he said my previous blood tests have shown positive for sjorens syndrome which to be honest I don't know too much about but explains the dry eyes sore mouth and nose.

He has started me on hydroxy 200mg and I go back in 6 months.

There was a lot to take in so now I will do a bit of reading and hope the tablets work quickly with no side effects..not asking to much I hope.

Thanks again for the support

[allanah in reply to cathyh]

Great news , well done you! XxxxA