I have been designated a RA physio …. What !!! I hear you shout. Yes could have blown me down with a feather thought they were extinct.
She was lovely and understood me completely. Appointment was an hour and a half . I’m having multiple problems but she asked what I would like to concentrate on first . Walking! to be able to go for a walk without the fear of everything giving up and then I can’t get home. It doesn’t help that everything has deteriorated since the beginning of December when I stopped adalimumab and waiting for tests to confirm if it’s RA or PsA. Her personal opinion that it could be both 😱 she will contact rheumatologist.
My ankle is causing all my problems. She couldn’t believe the lack of movement. I also suffer with extreme muscle fatigue. My daily walk with Darcy are making things worse. So we are starting from the beginning. No walking Darcy until back on meds and things settled. I have a set of three exercises…. Wait for it only 2 reps of each concentration on technique. Said hardly worth it but I’ve got to do as I’m told . So impressed wasn’t expecting this kind of help.
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That's great news. I've not had great experience with physiotherapists since PsA (they were great when I had sports injuries). None of them really seem to know what it is so just treat it like it's mild RA so I could really have benefitted from a specialist.
The biomechanics specialist who dealt with my Achilles problems was really good though, as was the hydrotherapy physio.
That sounds really encouraging! I have my first rheumy physio appointment next week so hoping it’s helpful for me too. If I could get some mobility back in my shoulders it would be a great start. I am also struggling with dog walking but hopefully that won’t be banned as while it’s difficult, I do like to get out in the countryside. I like the idea of 2 rep exercises though.
Wow! That is impressive. Sounds like you have got a real treasure there who is determined to get you back walking again. How many times a day do you have to do your two reps?
That's great news.My experience of physio (not RA related) is that I was surprised by the apparent ease of the exercises but also by the positive effect they had so I hope that it's equally productive for you 🤞
I’m fortunate to have a very experienced Rheumatology physio. I have AS but it also affects virtually every joint in my body. She will always focus on what I need for a better quality of life. Sometimes it may be my fused ribs, that make me feel they’re being crushed. Other times it may be my jaw. She always recommends little and often, rather than large number of reps. Hope you find you’re able to walk easier after her input. I’ve been seeing mine on and off for 6yr.
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