Rheumatology Appointment

[Petart44]

Hi, sorry i`ve not been on for a bit.

I have finally received an appointment for Rheumatology for 11th August. Cannot wait to go and hopefully get sorted with pain meds that work. I`ve been in a lot of pain since Prednisolone finished a few weeks ago worst of it being yesterday and today, walking bent forward round the house as couldn`t straighten my back properly and my sciatica has kicked off as well, not feeling my best right now

[springcross]

That's really good news Petart44 as it sounds like you really need it. Are you taking any pain medication?

[Petart44 in reply to springcross]

Paracetamol, can`t take anything else as have liver disease

[springcross in reply to Petart44]

Oh goodness, Paracetamol are the only pain relief I take (if any) but that's not much for the amount of pain you're in. Is there nothing else the GP can do about it in the meantime?

[oldtimer]

What other treatment apart from steroids are you on currently? It's a long time to wait in so much pain.

[Petart44 in reply to oldtimer]

Just paracetamol at the moment, waiting for other meds to be sorted

[Klutzy]

Hope you feel better soon! Sending you positive vibes that your appointment will help you, so you get the right combo of meds.

[Downtime]

You’ve still got a few weeks to wait and I hope your doctor has given you some good pain relief now that the pred is finished. When you see the Rheumy hopefully you’ll get a new combination of drugs which should make a big difference . I hope it all goes well. Keep us posted x

[Petart44 in reply to Downtime]

I`m only allowed paracetamol due to having Fibrosis of the liver stage 3 as well so have to be careful what I take

[Downtime in reply to Petart44]

I understand. It’s difficult for you in that case.

[stbernhard]

Good news that you have an appointment. My advice is to make sure you keep some form of a journal every day to record your pain levels, your fatigue and mood. This will show the rheumy a clearer picture and you don't have to tell everything from memory in the short time available. I always do that and Rheumatology find it very helpful. Good luck.