knees.

[sylvi]

Well everyone here i am again in pain, not sure what to do.

After i fell off my scooter i was warned that the ra would cause problems. Sunday i got up and didn't know where to put myself again. My knee is very swollen and i'm struggling to bend it. Didn't sllep very well that night. Felt worse that night. Yesterday i felt even worse. Ran rheumy nurse to ask if i ciuld see doc,but he's full up. I told her that i need to know if my knee is the ra or the joint. I spoke to docs secetary and she was going to email him and see what she can do. At the moment i've got to rest. Ye, ye i know its hard to do. Anyway i went back to bed and thats where i've stayed until this morning. My knee is not a lot better, so i'm thinking whether to ring the doctors and see if gp can tell me. He must be fed up with me by now i'm sure.

The surgeon who attached the ligaments last year has said he won't put another knee in and that i would have to have a straigh knee, which i don't want. Which is why i'm reluctant to go back and see him. I've had my confidence shot to pieces in the last 2yrs one way or another and i don't feel up to having a go at him about my knee.

I'm fed up of not being able to do anything.

I'mtrying to be upbeat but some days its hard. Got to go up the village this morning to get some money as i'm having my hair coloured tomorrow. I've got that to look forward too anyway.

Take care everyone my regards to you all.

Sylvia. xx

[Judi]

Hi Sylvia,

Sorry you are in so much pain.

What pain killers are you taking? Could your GP prescribe something stronger? Please speak to your GP - don't worry about whether he is 'fed up with you' !!!!

Continuous pain is depressing and needs to be sorted - doesn't matter who you upset,

Once your pain is more controlled you can think about what else can be done for your knee - perhaps ask for a second opinion at the hospital ?

Take care Sylvia, I am thinking of you and hopeful that you can get something to at least take away your pain.

Judi xxxx

[sylvi in reply to Judi]

Judi,

I'mon quite a bit of pain relief, so don't think the'll give me much else. I can't take morphine as it makes loopy and i have enough problems there without taking anymore. I know that i've got to face the surgeon, but i'm not looking forward to it. He seems to think that i can lose weight easily, but that difficult when you struggle to walk.

Thank you for your thoughts, its something knowing others are out there who know what your talking about.

Sylvia.xx

[Hidden]

Oh Sylvi what a pickle. Like Judi says - doesn't matter what the doc says try and get some pain relief. You are still in the throes of the injury, it might all calm down, unless you know what you actually did to it. The pain might not all be from the swelling/RA? Have in your mind that there might be other options. Try not to worry yourself, do some relaxation. I am sending calm vibes to you..... see!!

I know I am nuts... just take care and enjoy the pamper at hairdressers!

Julie xxx

[sylvi]

No julie your not nuts i do know where your coming from.Trouble is i don't know why my knee is playing up like it is. I do know that since i had the joint replaced and then the ligaments stitched back it hasn't been right. Its nothing i can put my finger on though, know what i mean.

I will enjoy my day at the hairdressers tomorrow thank you.

Sylvia. xx

[Babs321]

Hi Sylvia, sorry you're having such a bad time. BIG HUG for you, try not to let the docs make you feel like you're wasting their time, says she who's sat here with the same thoughts in her head. Do you think it's an NHS ploy to reduce the waiting lists, maybe they think people will just give up and go away. Hope you get it sorted soon

Babs xx

[Hidden]

hug from too. hairdresser a welcome distraction for you.. seek advice on pain killers

[sylvi]

Too all, thanks for your thoughts. I don't think the medics actually listen at all. I think all they seem to do is look at test results and work from there .One department will not talk to anotherdepartment so there is cohiesion.

All i'm gonna do today is rest and see how i am after having my hair done, then if i don't feel any better i'm going to see my gp and see what he can do. He did change my drugs a couple of months ago and at the time it helped. This knee i don't know what has caused it to play up, don't know whether the weather has any thing to do with it or not. I know i'm having trouble bending it. I've never felt it was right ever since the knee went in. The problem i have is if the surgeon operates he has said that i'll have a straight knee and i don't want that. I want a knee that works.

Thanks again to you all. I try to be upbeat on my next blog.

Now going to lay on my bed and rest.

Sylvia. xx

[sylvi]

Well lovely people, I've had my hair done and it looks very nice. It was nice to let someone else do for a change. While i was sitting there my arm broke out. I haven't knocked or anything, Its because of steroids. I look as if i've been battered. I think i'll go and have a lay down now as i know what i'm like i'll go and overdo it.

Best to you all,

Sylvia.xx