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Kareng @kareng (80243) • United States 19 Jan 20

I've been having a lot of trouble with sleeping recently and hip pain. I've seen my rheumatologist for this problem but didn't really get the relief I was looking for. I'm not one to rely on pain pills to get through my day....

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Friday's Doctor Appointment

Kareng @kareng (80243) • United States 6 Oct 19

I had a doctor's appointment on Friday. This appointment was made about three months ago. I needed to find a new rheumatologist since mine retired. I had a good visit and was diagnosed with bursitis to go along with my...

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What Have I Been Doing??

Kareng @kareng (80243) • United States 3 Oct 19

It's been about 3 weeks since we got back from our little mini trip to the Gulf Coast. My computer was acting up before I left and it just got worse every time I turned it on. I finally decided to just bite the bullet and buy a...

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A Good Day So Far

Sharon @simone10 (54180) • Louisville, Kentucky 11 Oct 16

Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone. I am happy to say that for now, I am feeling pretty good so I hope it will last as I need to catch up on some things around the house. I went to the rheumatologist yesterday and didn't...

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Happy Wednesday!

Sharon @simone10 (54180) • Louisville, Kentucky 6 Jan 16

Starting today, my brother and I are starting a healthier lifestyle. We are going to be cooking healthier food and also walk at night. I'm not really calling it a resolution because those always fail. I'm just calling it a...

wednesday

lifestyle

rheumatologist

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Did He Lie Again?

Sharon @simone10 (54180) • Louisville, Kentucky 26 Dec 15

Well, I went to the rheumatologist on the 22nd for a follow up and to get the results of my MRI that was done on my lower back. Some of you may remember that this doctor is a bit of a quack and couldn't even read an MRI report I...

mri

xray

rheumatologist

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The Waiting Game

Sharon @simone10 (54180) • Louisville, Kentucky 19 Nov 15

I was finally able to get the long awaited MRI for my back yesterday. I almost had to beg my doctor and he finally gave in and ordered it. I still don't understand why he was so reluctant to order it in the first place. This is...

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Doctor's Appointment Yesterday

Sharon @simone10 (54180) • Louisville, Kentucky 29 Sep 15

As some of you know, I was having some concerns over what my new rheumatologist had told me and that he contributed everything I was feeling to fibromyalgia. I have been having trouble with my back and with my leg going numb and...

fibromyalgia

neurologist

rheumatologist

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Doctors Aren't Always Right

Sharon @simone10 (54180) • Louisville, Kentucky 23 Sep 15

First off, I want to apologize that this discussion is so long. I tried to shorten it but there was just too much that I had to say. About a month and a half ago I went to a new rheumatologist for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). At...

rheumatologist

mri

fibromyalgia

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Have you ever had a steroid injection in a joint?

mentalward @mentalward (14690) • United States 17 Apr 09

I'm curious about how you reacted to it if you did. I saw my rheumatologist yesterday and she injected a steroid into my thumb, the big joint where it connects with the wrist. (Yeah, it hurts.) I received a "care and warning"...

arthritis

carpal tunnel syndrome

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Can someone please tell me what the tell tale sing is for Fibro?

kaysue4 @kaysue4 (951) • United States 30 Apr 08

I have been in pain for years and in different parts of my body and the doc put me on Neurotin and it helps, but doesn't take the whole pain away, I still have it and when it rains I hurt even more. Can someone please help me...

signs for fibro

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What kind of Doctor do you need to see to be tested for Fibromyalgia?

debbie97420 @debbie97420 (15) • United States 31 Dec 07

I have show all the symptoms of Fibromyalgia but I also suffer from nerve damage and the symptoms are quite similar. I have pain all over. I know this sounds silly but my skin hurts to the touch and sometimes it burns. My feet...

chronic pain

fibromyalgia

nerve damage

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I'm Not Online Much, Here's Why. Need Advice, and Help, By the Way!

celestialceece @celestialceece (260) • United States 16 Sep 07

The season is rapidly changing from summer to fall, and my joints are feeing the cold and damp that always accompanies this time of year. My body feels worse than it has in years, and that is saying something considering I am...

rheumatoid arthritis

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