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hatbox121 Posts: 10646
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I broke down and went to the ER last night. I signed in at 1051pm. I finally got to the back. The ER dr came in and wiggled my leg and pushed it up and down. He said we're going to do some xrays. OK. So the xray ladies came and got me. I went in there and they did 10 xrays of my ribs, shoulder, and hip. I went back to my room. The dr finally comes back in and says well the xrays look ok. The ribs look healed. We can see where they were broken but they look healed now. As for the hip and shoulder, I think it's arthritis. Call your PCP if it's still hurting by Friday and get a referral to an ortho. If it's hurting worse, come back. He gave me some loratabs(  ) and naprosyn. He claimed he was giving me some strong meds.  . I also got a shot of toradol. Which is still burning by the way. I checked out at 430am. Amy~ “When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” ~Franklin D. Roosevelt
Current dxes-Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Mitral Valve Prolapse w/regurg, 2 other heart valves with regurg, POTS, DDD, scoliosis, various OA, polyneuropathy of unknown origin, SI joint dysfunction/fusion/collapse, chronic rotar cuff tendonitis, impingement syndrome of the shoulder, chronic bursitis in various locations, degeneration of the sternum, vertigo, GERD, FM, CFS, CPS, various bone marrow lesions, brain lesions of unknown cause, migraines, TMJ, vertically bulging discs, Raynaud's, anemia, tinnitus, high copper levels, borderline glaucoma, colon polyps, intermittent RLS, Vit D deficiency, depression, Eye accomodation disorder, Essential tremor, recurrent kidney stones, sacral spine disorder, inflammed tendons, and inflammation of spinal nerves(no specific dx).
I'm am not a dr. I am not a substitute for a dr. All advice I give is based on research and my personal experiences.
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valenaann68 Posts: 1011
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I wish they would have done more for you, Amy. I like their idea of "strong" medicine. I hope you get to feeling better soon. Keep us posted. I hate that you're in so much pain. You know, I keep thinking there's a magic wand out there somewhere that will fix everything. I keep looking for it, but it's hiding from me!  "Give me room to run, one more road I'm on, give me room to run away, I feel like I'm ready to roll" - "Ready to Roll", Jet Black Stare |
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suebaby41 Posts: 2447
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Did you feel any better after going to the ER?  You don't stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing.
-- Michael Pritchard
Note: I am not a doctor or nurse. I was a counselor for 30 years. Information given is my own advice or I have listed the source for my information. |
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hatbox121 Posts: 10646
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Not really Sue. I wish I'd actually gotten something "strong" too, but no, only loratabs which suck worse than the darvacets I'm already on. Oh well, I put in a call to my PCP(since they are so freaking slow) about the referall to the ortho. I made sure to tell them at UAB since I have free care there. We'll see how long that takes them. Amy~ “When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” ~Franklin D. Roosevelt
Current dxes-Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Mitral Valve Prolapse w/regurg, 2 other heart valves with regurg, POTS, DDD, scoliosis, various OA, polyneuropathy of unknown origin, SI joint dysfunction/fusion/collapse, chronic rotar cuff tendonitis, impingement syndrome of the shoulder, chronic bursitis in various locations, degeneration of the sternum, vertigo, GERD, FM, CFS, CPS, various bone marrow lesions, brain lesions of unknown cause, migraines, TMJ, vertically bulging discs, Raynaud's, anemia, tinnitus, high copper levels, borderline glaucoma, colon polyps, intermittent RLS, Vit D deficiency, depression, Eye accomodation disorder, Essential tremor, recurrent kidney stones, sacral spine disorder, inflammed tendons, and inflammation of spinal nerves(no specific dx).
I'm am not a dr. I am not a substitute for a dr. All advice I give is based on research and my personal experiences. |
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tickbgone  Posts: 227
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Wow Amy,how are you feeling? I really hope they get you in soon!  -Tracie |
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suebaby41 Posts: 2447
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You don't stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing.
-- Michael Pritchard
Note: I am not a doctor or nurse. I was a counselor for 30 years. Information given is my own advice or I have listed the source for my information. |
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suebaby41 Posts: 2447
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I just don't think you are getting the help you deserve and need. I hope you get to see an orthopedist really soon. Post edited by: suebaby41, at: 08/26/2009 11:05 AM You don't stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing.
-- Michael Pritchard
Note: I am not a doctor or nurse. I was a counselor for 30 years. Information given is my own advice or I have listed the source for my information. |
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bits Posts: 10399
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hat Bless your heart dear. I hope you find good relief soon. Hugs When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say, "I used everything you gave me." ~ Erma Bombeck
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hatbox121 Posts: 10646
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Thanks everybody. I hope I get in soon too. Sue, when do you get to go for your hip/leg? Amy~ “When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” ~Franklin D. Roosevelt
Current dxes-Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Mitral Valve Prolapse w/regurg, 2 other heart valves with regurg, POTS, DDD, scoliosis, various OA, polyneuropathy of unknown origin, SI joint dysfunction/fusion/collapse, chronic rotar cuff tendonitis, impingement syndrome of the shoulder, chronic bursitis in various locations, degeneration of the sternum, vertigo, GERD, FM, CFS, CPS, various bone marrow lesions, brain lesions of unknown cause, migraines, TMJ, vertically bulging discs, Raynaud's, anemia, tinnitus, high copper levels, borderline glaucoma, colon polyps, intermittent RLS, Vit D deficiency, depression, Eye accomodation disorder, Essential tremor, recurrent kidney stones, sacral spine disorder, inflammed tendons, and inflammation of spinal nerves(no specific dx).
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suebaby41 Posts: 2447
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Next Tuesday is my appointment. I will let you know what he says. I am eager to find out what and when. I am tired of pain. My right leg has eased off some now but I am afraid it will come back strong again. You don't stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing.
-- Michael Pritchard
Note: I am not a doctor or nurse. I was a counselor for 30 years. Information given is my own advice or I have listed the source for my information. |
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