Not great!

[Crazyjo]

Thought after my steroid infusion I would feel much better, my typical luck though I still feel crap and in a lot of pain in my legs and hands. It's eased some of my other joints but not touched my hands and legs. Finding it very hard to be positive today

[earthwitch]

When did you have the infusion? I typically get a "steroid flare" for a day or two before the relief really kicks in.

[Crazyjo in reply to earthwitch]

Had it done Friday morning, some joints feel good after it but my legs and hands no improvement at all as of yet

[allanah]

Any better today?

[Crazyjo in reply to allanah]

No still in lot of pain with hands and legs. Really shattered to thanks for asking x

[allanah in reply to Crazyjo]

Then you I think really need to phone the Rheumy helpline to get controlled. They may even want to admit you, at least that happened to me, then I got really good attention with 2 hourly gentle massage, cold packs, medication etc. and got more steroids even thou I had the infusion and it helped a lot xx

[Crazyjo in reply to allanah]

I just rang helpline prob here back tomorrow. The morphine taking edge off but defo can't carry on like this. So see what they say when they call me back

[allanah in reply to Crazyjo]

Yes push it sweetie, be strong and get the help you need x

[cathie]

This sounds very distressing. I hope you have somewhere warm and comfortable to be. And watch the morphine! I hope they get back to you soon.