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Topic: RE: Uncertain of place to tell
I was diagnosed with lower lumbar deterioration in 1980. I have had 2 back surgeries and the pain in my right leg has always stayed. I drive and have to go through the same thing as you described. By the time I am where I need to be I hate getting out of the car and standing up. I have gotten a jump by taking darvocet before I leave home and by the time I am ready to get out of car it has kicked in. I also will sit for a long period of time and my leg does this. Pain makes you want to cry and scream for help. I saw my dr for my back and he says it is the RA and that there is no surgery that will fix the radiating pain. To lie down and apply heat and cold alternately. Unless MRI shows something else he was certain it was the sciatic nerve being compromised by the poor circulation the RA is causing.
Ms Pisces
Topic: RE: Synvisc
My sister has arthritis in her hips and knees. Unlike me she just has simple arthritis and I have RA. She got the synisc injection and lets just say we should have brought the duct tape. She said it hurt like no other and the burning was the worse of it all. She did get relief within a few hours though and she has not had to have another in almost 3 months. I wish they would work for me I would get it and bare whatever pain they cause for I am sure this RA pain I endure is the worse I have ever had. I would not wish this type pain on my worse enemy.
Irish aka Ms Pisces
Ms Pisces
Topic: RE: Arthritis medications
In having wls I thought that my RA would be much better. I was wrong. It came back full force with pain worse than I ever had it in my knees back joints eye neck hands feet and shoulders. I came off the prednisone and NSAIDS before wls. I take now methotrexate, rituxin infusions and darvocet for pain. I am having total knee replacement in february. I was taking the ultram but it did noting for me but make me drowsy. My hip joints are worn down and walking is very difficult at times for me without taking pain meds wherever I go before hand. I was told also that I would have problems without the NSAIDS and dealt with the pain for 3 months before surgery and almost 3 months after until starting back on the humira and the methotrexate. I get the cortisone injections quite often for one body part or another to help with movement. I have to get them in my foot and knee almost every 3 months and they last less and less now it seems. Since my body does not absorb meds as it used to it is getting where now I have to take pain meds also closer and closer together for it to work or a shot and it does wonders.
Ms Pisces
Topic: RE: NSAIDS and Bariatric Surgery?
Hi Anne. I am 4 weeks post op and went to see the doctor for a follow up yesterday. I have arthritis in my feet and my left knee. I'd been taking Diclofenac (Nsaid) and Darvocet before the surgery. I was taken off the meds after the surgery and have been in bad pain. When I spoke to the doctor yesterday he said I could continue the Darvocet and only to take the Diclofenac if needed. I needed it today for grocery shopping and it really took the edge off the pain. I'll probably use it only if I'm going somewhere and know I'll need it.
Each surgeon has their own way of doing things so check with your doctor.
Kathi
Myamshmi, Kathi
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Topic: RE: Arthritis medications
Thanks for everyones input. I went to the doctor yesterday for my 4 week post op check. He told me to go back on the Darvocet and said to use the Diclofenac when needed. I didn't want to tell him I need it all the time. LOL. Today I was going food shopping and decided to take the both meds. What a difference in how I feel. The pain is still there but tolerable. I sure hope once I lose all my weight that I won't be needing the medicines.
Kathi
Myamshmi, Kathi
LET GO AND LET GOD
Topic: RE: Arthritis medications
I have arthritis in my hips, middle and lower back. I have been taking celebrex (ok'd by my surgeon) and ultram for pain so I can sleep at night. I don't know if that is a good medication for you to try or not.
Sandy
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Topic: RE: FMS and WLS
Good luck with your meeting tomorrow. I hope you get the news you're looking forward too.
I hear ya about being tired all the time but I think most of my problem is enjoying the peace and quiet in the evening and not getting my butt to bed.
I'll say a prayer for your approval tonight...
Bev
Topic: RE: FMS and WLS
I also have DJD in my lower back and knees, as well as my neck. I totally agree with the I'm to darn young to feel this old. I soo want the WLS to help relieve some of the pain and discomfort. I understand that there are not gaurantees but I'm hopeful. I am waiting for my appeal & greivance meeting to see if I am approved or not and that will be tomorrow. So hopefully when I call late tomorrow afternoon they will beable to tell me good news.
I guess I'm considered a light weight I have just 100 lbs to lose, to some that doesn't seem like alot, but to my body it seems like a thousand. I think everyone carrys there weight differently, and with this one person that is 350 or 400 pounds could feel ok and yet someone that is 50 or 100 could feel like death warmed over. I'm trying really hard now to be good and get the exercise I need and watch what I am eating but I'm not feeling so good. That is all I want is to feel good for more then a day or two at a time.
Well thanks for the info. Oh I am also on the tramadol and so far It might be helping with the pain but I am more and more tired by the day. To the point where I'm almost afraid to drive cause I can barely keep my eyes open.
AnnB
on 1/8/07 4:20 pm - Pooler, GA
on 1/8/07 4:20 pm - Pooler, GA
Topic: RE: Arthritis medications
Be who you are and say what you feel,
cause those who matter don't mind
and those who mind don't matter.
.....Dr Seuss
Have you talked to your surgeon about going back on your diclofenac? I take that also. While it doesn't completely relieve the pain, I can't do anything at all without it. Stopping it is out of the question. If it's a choice between no arthritis meds and WLS, the WLS will have to be put on hold. :( I'll be eager to see what you find out about your arthritis meds.
Be who you are and say what you feel,
cause those who matter don't mind
and those who mind don't matter.
.....Dr Seuss
Topic: RE: RNY and Arthritus
Hi John,
I recently received cortisone injections in both feet since I am only 16 days from my RNY surgery. I have found it's helping but I don't know how long they will last.
Have you used NSAIDS after WLS? You mentioned they are "bad". Can you please tell me what you know or have been told about NSAIDS after WLS?
Thank you.
Darla Punam
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