TimJ
Well-known member
When things aren't going so well what better people to seek advice from but a bunch of duck hunters. 
Well, my good health I was so proud of has been shot down a little lately. That little bit of arthritis in my shoulders that bothered me occasionally started to keep me from sleeping. As I thought about it other things had been hurting me. I figured it was from working out, losing 30 lbs last year and getting in good shape for a 55 year old. The Orthopedists thought differently and added everything up together. A few blood tests later he said he can't do anything for me and I have an appointment with a rheumatologist next week. I know blood tests aren't 100% for rheumatoid arthritis but it doesn't look like there are many other options it could be.
I've watched some helpful videos about taking notes in with me. I've written down several pages of pains and weird things that didn't mean anything to me a year ago but now seem obvious after seeing what early symptoms are. I might have my sister come in with me as this is a bit daunting to me and I might need someone to listen carefully. I'm not too proud to say this scares me some.
Any advice on what to talk to the doc about, meds, diet, exercise or whatever? I hadn't needed a doctor for decades, maybe I should have gone a year earlier, could have saved a lot of pain.
Listen to those aching joints, they aren't always just wear and tear.
Tim
Well, my good health I was so proud of has been shot down a little lately. That little bit of arthritis in my shoulders that bothered me occasionally started to keep me from sleeping. As I thought about it other things had been hurting me. I figured it was from working out, losing 30 lbs last year and getting in good shape for a 55 year old. The Orthopedists thought differently and added everything up together. A few blood tests later he said he can't do anything for me and I have an appointment with a rheumatologist next week. I know blood tests aren't 100% for rheumatoid arthritis but it doesn't look like there are many other options it could be.
I've watched some helpful videos about taking notes in with me. I've written down several pages of pains and weird things that didn't mean anything to me a year ago but now seem obvious after seeing what early symptoms are. I might have my sister come in with me as this is a bit daunting to me and I might need someone to listen carefully. I'm not too proud to say this scares me some.
Any advice on what to talk to the doc about, meds, diet, exercise or whatever? I hadn't needed a doctor for decades, maybe I should have gone a year earlier, could have saved a lot of pain.
Listen to those aching joints, they aren't always just wear and tear.
Tim
