my jooooiiints. they arent any better im pretty sure they are swollen but im not very good at judging....but they are for sure stiff and HURT HURT HURT! ive stopped doing stairs whenever i can help it. and thats not like me i always go for the stairs if i can. im taking much more tramadol and its still not working. my appt isnt for a few more weeks im gona have to wait it out. i dont need advice on how i should take prednisone or anything, i know that, blah. i just need people who understand, my friends dont get that my joints still hurt, i mean really how can they hurt for weeks at a time? Arghggggggg So sorry you HURT HURT HURT!! Can you call dr and see if you can get some other type of pain meds? I don't like pred and don't take it so you won't hear that from me. I understand you feel like crap. I hope it goes away soon!
You need a break! I don't think you've had any good days lately, have you? I'm sorry this disease is being so hard on you right now. Have you spoke with your doc? It might be time to get one of those medrol packs (if you can handle the med; unfortunately it's one I can't tolerate). What are you plans for spring break? If not home... perhaps somewhere with a hot tub?
thanks! im wierd, heat is good for me, like hottub and rice bags, but hot weather seems to get me, i think its the humidity.....HI Littlemermaid, the main thing I like about my bed is my electric blanket, it is the only thing that gives me relief sometimes, try it, regards Janie. PS You might be better off telling your friends when your joints don't hurt! Then they might realise it is chronic pain, ie relentless! Totally relate. It is maddening. Tramadol's effects wore off for me after a few days of using it -- I need to stop taking it for a while before it will work again. I've gotten minor relief from tylenol arthritis, but when flaring up, generally feel crappy most of the time, too, with good understanding from my friends and none from my family. It is VERY difficult to deal with -- hang in there!! Hope you are better by now.