Hi, I’m being investigated for Sjorgens Syndrome and have been referred to see a rheumatologist. Whilst I wait the GP has said to try taking collagen for the pain and stiffness in my joints, esp in my hands and toes.
I’ve been researching, there are a lot of products to choose from and it’s not cheap. I’m looking at Bone Balance and wonder if anyone has other recommendations or can share if taking collagen makes a difference?
Thank you and hope everyone has a great weekend!
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BoneBalance is more for osteopenia/ osteoporosis (both of which I thought were painless in the early stages?) as it helps regenerate bone.... for bone pain I'd be more inclined to look at oestrogen and thyroid levels
I've been taking it for a year but just enquired about a Dexa Scan and they only do it every two years.... radd has retested and it has improved her scores... have you been scanned?
Edit... Looking back at your history they dropped your T4 by too much when you started on T3 and this can make you feel awful, I see they have put you back up to 100mcg but I wonder if you still need just a tiny bit more? It will be interesting to see your results once the 15mcg has settled
Yes, @TiggerMe I’ll be doing bloods again to check.
I haven’t been scanned. I think the GP thinks Sjorgens because my raynauds has got worse, eyes & mouth are drier than ever and now nose too & the new / different joint pain. May get a scan through Rheumatologist?
I don't know? I paid for a private one as with the NHS you have to fit the criteria to qualify for one at 55... heavy drinker/smoker, obese or previous breaks or fractures 😕
As it turned out my hips were showing up as osteopenia so I took action and I'm intrigued to see where I am now but I'll just have to wait😬
Good luck with the waiting, one of the side benefits of being hypo is it has improved my patience. Thinking about that really is the only side benefit I can think of 😉
I feel like I'm doing something positive at least waiting for hopeful improvement whereas I'd be waiting another 4 years before the NHS would do a scan and I'd likely have a bigger hill to climb or need nastier treatment 🙃
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