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Nov 02, 2015, 07:14 PM
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So I finally got up the nerve to find and set an appt to see an orthopedic surgeon to get a real dx on my left elbow, wrist, and hand. Its nov 24 at 2. And I am nervous as all get out! The morning stiffness in my hand is unbearable for a few hours. I dont wanna know what the pain my arm and wrist would be like without the lyrica pcp put me on.
Im crazy nervous! Ugh! |
 HALLIEBETH87, jaynedough
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#2
Nov 02, 2015, 09:40 PM
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Nov 24 cant come fast enough...wrist pain is back
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Nov 03, 2015, 01:33 AM
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Hope you can get some answers.
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#4
Nov 03, 2015, 09:02 AM
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I will cuz I'll insist on it.
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Nov 11, 2015, 10:23 PM
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Got a list of when the symptoms started. Including the fairly new joint pain in wrists/hands/fingers/ankles/and sometimes toes. Ankle stiffness is terrible in the morning. When I first get up i waddle like a duck for 10-15 minutes.
13 days til orthopedic surgeon. Tho questioning whether he'll be able to help. My mom seems to think he'll truly help me find what is going on. |
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Nov 14, 2015, 08:42 AM
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Seeing ortho this tues instead of on the following tues. Mom pulled some strings to get me in a week earlier. I'm constantly in pain and missing work because of it if it's too bad. Might be calling in today but we'll see.
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#7
Nov 16, 2015, 06:25 PM
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Tomorrow! The appointment is tomorrow! So nervous!
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#8
Nov 17, 2015, 12:49 PM
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Still suspect carpal tunnel. Need to get a splint from medical supply store to wear at night. See him again in a month possibly further testing depending on splint and medicine. This dx brings no good answers for work.
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#9
Nov 18, 2015, 01:55 AM
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With your symptoms have you considered seeing a Rheumatologist?
Some lab work & X-rays might give you a better idea of what's going on. Hope you feel better soon. 
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Nov 18, 2015, 11:07 AM
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Well, he did x-rays of my left wrist and it was normal. What kind of blood tests would a rheumatologist do? I did tell him my mom had rheumatoid arthritis.
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Dec 10, 2015, 08:17 AM
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Sorry so long in reply.
Blood work, that I can remember... CBC, CRP, Sed rate, AnA, antibodies testing, thyroid function, RA factor, some sort of genetic testing for hereditary markers associated with auto-immune disorders, maybe liver & kidney function. There's probably more but you only have to be stuck once then it may be weeks before you get results, a dx & some kind of meds/treatment program. This was my experience anyway, hope it helped. May relief come your way.
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Dec 28, 2015, 12:59 PM
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Had the test for carpal tunnel today. Will find out the results january 12 when i go back to the orthopedic surgeon. Wonder what happens if it's not carpal tunnel? Hmmm...maybe we wont have to deal with that.
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