Date: 17.04.2012
From: Lorraine
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Subject: this dam RA
I hate having RA i fell in my garden today i couldn't get up felt so useless , my Hubby tried to help me and got half way up and my knees wouldn't bend so i went down again and took him with me !!!! so we both ended up lying on the grass after a few tears i saw the funny side of it just dreading tommorow bet i can't move
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Date: 17.04.2012
From: rhona
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Subject: Re: this dam RA
I know Lorraine i hate it as well. I went to the hospital today to get a steroid injection and when they called my name i couldn't get off the chair,i needed my husband and a doctor to pull me up, very embarrassing. Hopefully you won't be too sore tomorrow if it was a soft landing on the grass. take care x
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Date: 18.04.2012
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: this dam RA
Hi Lorraine, sorry to hear about your fall. How are you feeling today?
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Date: 18.04.2012
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: this dam RA
Hi Lorraine, hope you are ok to-day after your fall.
Hi Rhona, it is embarrising sometimes I had to take my trainers off for examination and had to ask the consultant to help me put them back on.I felt like about five yrs old. LOL
Take Care X
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Date: 18.04.2012
From: rhona
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Subject: Re: this dam RA
Thanks Marlene, I have been having problems getting mine on and off as well. I hope you are not in too much pain at the moment.I feel so much better today after getting the steroid injections yesterday but i know it's only temporary. Take care xx
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Date: 18.04.2012
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: this dam RA
I have been all over the place for weeks,the pain some days is through the roof. Seeing the Dr at the end of the month to discuss morphine patches. This rainy weather doesn't help, but we do need it it's only April and on a hosepipe ban already.
The steroid injections are brilliant, but over the years I have had so many. I could do with one in my shoulder. As you say it is only temporary but it is great to have relief for even a day. Take Care hope you stay pain free for a good while xx
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Date: 19.04.2012
From: rhona
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Subject: Re: this dam RA
Hi Marlene, Perhaps you should see about getting one in your shoulder, i have had loads as well but i've been told it's not so bad getting them into a joint although they don't recommend more than 3 into the same joint in a year and i've had about 5 in my knee in less then a year, it makes you realise what it could be like if we didnt have this horrible arthritis. My sister-in-law got pads from her doctor to help her pain but i don't know if they are morphine patches or not but they do help her, i hope you get something to help you soon as it's no fun putting up with pain. Perhaps the sun will be here soon to help. xx
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Date: 19.04.2012
From: Em
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Subject: Re: this dam RA
Hi Girls, good to hear you letting off steam about all the frustrating things like problems with shoes
and battling on just to do everyday jobs.
Struggling on to get pain relief injections and so on!
It's horrible but it helps me to know we are all the same and identify with each other.
I hope you are not too stiff after your fall, best wishes.
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Date: 19.04.2012
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: this dam RA
Marlene, I'm with Rhona, get one in your shoulder asap. I found the shoulder thing impossible, I couldn't even dress myself, never mind get in and out of bed. Hope the morphine patches help but it is rotten that you have to resort to that.
I've lost track of everyone's treatment, remind me, are you on anti tnfs?
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Date: 19.04.2012
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: this dam RA
No I have OA and I am trying hard to try to avoid any more surgeries. My shoulder is getting worse than ever but after my back surgery that was only a 20% improvement I just don't know if more surgery is the way to go.
I don't want to be on pain meds forever either. At the moment I am in loads of pain and fed up not knowing what to do.
When I read what it is like for all of you, i just think I am lucky in a lot of ways.
Take care everyone and thanks for your support. xx
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Date: 19.04.2012
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: this dam RA
My mum had severe OA and she didn't want further surgery after two shoulder and two knee replacements! Hasn't there been some kind of breakthrough for treatment in OA recently? Any chance of finding out whether it is being offered to people yet?
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Date: 19.04.2012
From: Lorraine
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Subject: Re: this dam RA
I felt great yesterday but the fall has caught up with me today ache all over but that is the last thing on my mind daughter is in hospital having first baby as we speak !!!!!!!
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Date: 19.04.2012
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: this dam RA
Hi BSK, I haven't heard of any breakthrough, when I go to see my GP I will definately ask him about it. I will google later and see if I can find anything. Take Care
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Date: 19.04.2012
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: this dam RA
Hi Lorraine, how fantastic Oh Bless!!! nothing like a new baby to take away any pain and fed ups we have.I bet you can't wait for a cuddle of the new little one and a big hug for your daughter of course. Let us know when you have a minute how it all goes. Once again how lovely!!!!
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Date: 20.04.2012
From: bsk
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Subject: Re: this dam RA
Congratulations to you and your family Lorraine! What a lovey distraction! Marlene, if you google breakthrough treatment on OA you might find some information. Not sure if things are available yet though.
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Date: 20.04.2012
From: Lorraine
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Subject: Re: this dam RA
i have a beautifull baby Grandaughter jessica madison 8pound 4 ounces , forgot all about my aches and pains today rushing to see her what a tonic !!
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Date: 20.04.2012
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: this dam RA
Congratulations to all of you hope the new mum is ok. I love the name. I can imagine what a tonic!!! No spoilng (LOL). Take Care and enjoy!!!
XXX
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Date: 20.04.2012
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: this dam RA
Thanks bsk I will do that in a minute.xx
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Date: 20.04.2012
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: this dam RA
Hi bsk protelos is what my mum takes for for osteporosis. When I go to drs on the 27th I will ask them about it. Thanks for that bit of information.
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Date: 26.04.2012
From: Liane
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Subject: Re: this dam RA
Congratulations Lorraine and family!
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Date: 27.04.2012
From: Lorraine
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Subject: Re: this dam RA
THANKS EVERYONE Grandaughter and Daughter doing great went out with them today for a little walk i am so happy !
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Date: 27.04.2012
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: this dam RA
Ahhh bless you!! I have three grandchildren and another on the way and each one is so special. Every time I see them I just melt.I know exactly how happy you are and I am glad to hear they are both doing great.ENJOY!!!!!!!!!
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