Chronic Pain Support Group
Physicians and professionalsdefine pain as chronic if it lasts longer than three to six months and is persistent. It's distinct from acute pain that is a direct result of injury or trauma. This support group is dedicated to those suffering from chronic pain. Discuss treatments that have worked for you, find advice for your specific experience, and find support. You're not...
I have been treated for ra, oa , and fibro for the last ten years. now they tell me that I don't have ra any more. But I still have very swollen joints and severe pain. If it's not arthritis, what is it? my sed rate came back a little off, but bone scan was normal as was my ra factor. I don't get it. I can barely walk, it hurts to move, and i have a ton of swelling.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I hope you get it sorted soon & get to feeling alot better asap, if you ever need a wee chat or to vent, feel free to send me a wee msg :)
Big hugs & lots of positive healing (((vibessss))) xoxoxoxox
I also have osteo-arthritis and myofascial pain syndrome, all of which are right in the ballpark.
The point is it could be anything those or non of them.
Do not take an Internet diagnosis as gospel, you will only suffer for it.
See a rheumatologist and go in with out offering what you think it is or isn't. Go in fresh and tell them your symptoms and let them test you for what they think it is and come up with a diagnosis.
My GP told me I tested positive for Lupus. Yes, I did the ANA antibody but when given the 13 or 15 marker blood test, poof I didn't have Lupus after all.
Please start fresh, you will feel better and do better.
Godspeed.
Ouch