All SharePosts Relating To "Joint Pain"
posted 10/07/2009, comments (57)
Fired By My Rheumie!
I have been "let go" by my Rheumatologist. This is very new to me. I've never been "fired" by a doctor before! It's also frustrating as all get out! I was diagnosed with RA on 4/24/09. My Rheumie put me on Methotrexate 2.5mg 6 pills per week. I started feeling better. But I still had pain. Rheumie then upped my Methotrexate from 6 pills per... Read more
posted 09/14/2009, comments (16)
I am getting frustrated!
I was diagnosed with RA a little over 8 years ago. I have been on methotrexate for the entire 8 years and tolerate it well. The Rheumy I started with, tried mixing the methotrexate with many of the other drugs since I remained in pain and my sed rate remained high. For the past five years I have been on varying mgs of prednisone... Read more
posted 09/04/2009, comments (14)
thumb problems - OUCH!!!
Has anyone had their thumb (the 2 'end bones' - the "PIP joint") fused? Now since I've put off the wrist fusion, my thumb is causing immense pain at times (like whenever I grasp something, unless I flex my thumb first). I searched and found that the last ('distal') joint can be fused. (I seem to be into fusion research this year -... Read more
posted 08/30/2009, comments (7)
Frustrated with American Doctors.
Since my last post I have decided to find a rheumatologist here in the US. The only problem is, there is only two in my area. One is no longer accepting anymore new patients. The other won't see anyone without referrals regardless if I have insurance or not. The general doctors that I go to won't give referrals unless I have medical insurance,... Read more
