Please give me a break.........

[sylvi]

Good morning everyone, i hope your all as well as your diseases allow you to be. Well i am still breathing which is a good sign. My back is still giving me gyp and the pain is still going down my leg. I know my discs have moved again,coughing this morning didn't help. Overall i still don't feel well today,can't put my finger on it to be honest.To hear my voice you would think i smoked,(but i don't) it is that hoarse and i have thrush in my mouth as well which doctor has given me something for thank goodness. Now i am just waiting on the results of the blood tests and x-ray.xxxxx

[blondie120]

Lovely flower sylvi x sorry things r still bad try an rest xxx

[Padram]

Hi sylvi, I think most of us with RA will always have irritating cough and hoarseness of throat. I used to find relief by gargling with a mouthwash called HEXIDINE . But since I changed my diet, eliminating sugar, gluten, dairy and processed food, I have no bouts of cough. But cough and hoarseness returns if I have tea with milk. Milk doesn't agree at all with me. Have you or any one else noticed something like this ?

[Cathy777 in reply to Padram]

Oh yes! Just brushed it aside as just another irritating thing to put up with. So its related to RA! I just get very hoarse sometimes. It makes me sound tired when I talk. But then I am tired all time...

[Jacki08 in reply to Padram]

Sorry you are still not feeling much better Sylvi -- must be draining for you.

I also get very hoarse-- never thought it being connected to RD. Anyone know the relevance? ☺x

[sylvi]

Results are back and the x-ray is fine but i have too see dr re; myh bloods tomorrow night.xxxxxx

[Diddydriver]

Hi Sylvi, sorry you are still feeling rough sweetie, have plenty of rest and do the things you advise others to do . You know in your heart what to do. Take care. Xx

[Hidden]

So sorry you're not feeling well. Have a cup of tea and relax in your beautiful garden.

[Matilda7]

Have you seen Padram's post re hoarseness? It's very helpful.

[Hidden]

Sylvi, sorry things still not good. I hate taking antibiotics as I always have fall-out from them so try and avoid if poss. if I have to take course of antibiotics I always get loads of live natural yoghurt down as it really helps with stomach problems and thrush. I also have those little bottles of Yakult as well for the same reason. Have you tried Manuka honey, that's good for recurring viruses and infections, ken has it every day in hot water with bit of lemon. Have you had to stop methotrexate while you on antibiotics ? I have been taking one tablet of zinc per day for past 12 months and I have found it has helped with stopping coughs/colds etc. It's only a low dose version plus I have low dose multi vit. I did ask rheumy nurse first, being as MTX is an immune suppressant and she said its fine to take them, but not the very high dose ones.

Perhaps your GP might have more info. For you tomorrow xxx

[sylvi]

I take actimal every day,I have two multi-vits with iron as well since my op. I haven't thought of zinc.I don't take mtx when i am on antibiotics anyway as i have always been told it is a no no.

Matilda7 i am seeing doc tomorrow evening re; my bloods.xxxxx

[Caspiana]

Hello Sylvi. I'm sorry you are having an off day. That really sucks. I find that just before my biologic wears off I start getting a really sore throat and of course the aches and pains.

Please do just take it easy and rest. That's the best thing to do oh and have a nice cup of tea.

That's a beautiful flower by the way.

Take good care.

Cas xx 🌈

[Cagsie]

Feel better soon x

[sylvi]

Thank you darling.xxxx