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question re. back pain and fm and ra

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I was a community nurse until I herniated my L4 L5 4years ago. I also...

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Friday, November 02, 2007
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I am new here and I have 2 questions. 1.  I have herniated L4 L5 with neuropathy both feet and for the past 2 months sicatica down the rt. leg. One of the things my pain doctor keeps talking about is inflamation at SI joint which ra pts. get. I am not understanding that as I thought that ra...
  1. Re: Back Pain, RA and FM
    Katherine Curtis
    Thursday, November 08, 2007 at 11:36 AM

    Dear Caffey,

     

    Thanks for submitting a SharePost.

     

    I realize that you've already spoken with your doctor, but a medical professional is the best person to fully answer your questions and concerns.

     

    However, I've pulled together some information that may help you better understand Fibromyalgia and RA.

     

    Fibromyalgia Myth Busting 

     

    Fibromyalgia Diagnosis 

     

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    SharePost about RA and back pain 

     

    The Basics of Rheumatoid Arthritis 

     

    Please let me know if you have any questions!

     

    Best wishes,

    Katherine  

     

     

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    re: Re: Back Pain, RA and FM
    caffey
    Thursday, November 08, 2007 at 08:25 PM

    Thank so much for taking the time to respond and to pass on the information.  I have so much happening so fast I tend to get overwhelmed trying to understand it all.

    Caffey 

    Reply
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