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I was ra + and have been flared up for 4 days now. My pcp, gp, won't call anything in, not even steroids ! This is ridiculous. I don't have my rheumatologist appt for another whole month! What can I do?
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patyrod jamie_54777
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Gloria814 jamie_54777
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Jamie
This is awful for you. Can you get an appt soon with your pcp--like tomorrow so they can see what is happening and possibly more bloodtests. Also I wonder if you have taken any nonsteroidals --like Aleve or Motrin. Contraindicated for some though. There is prescription strength on those too called in by Mds.
If the hot/ cold/ rest/ hot tub soaks don't work that I would go to ER. As you say though it can be long waits in ER. Been there many times with my Mom and the waits can be overwhelming. if another call to MD doesnt do it--trip to ER may be the only option
I hope you can get the help you need soon!
jamie_54777 Gloria814
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I take 800mg motrin, not touching the pain. Also tried tylenol 3. No. I am waiting it out until tomorrow, if I'm still like I am now I'm going to er.
bevybaby59 jamie_54777
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slm222 jamie_54777
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Hi Jamie,
I have found that PCP's (general doctors) are clueless when it comes to this disease. They shudder at prescribing pain pills because they're so afraid of controlled substances and their liability. The problem with that is, there are actually people out there, like us, who NEED these medications for a REAL illness. It's so frustrating. I too would go to the ER and get the help you need. And I'd look for another PCP if you can. The fact that they don't understand your pain from a disease you've just been diagnosed with is unacceptable.
jamie_54777 slm222
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Thanks.
I think it's incompetent of this gp, pcp. I am new to the area, just moved here a few months ago. So it's a trial by error right now...
I do plan on finding a new doctor.
As far as going to the er, I'm bringing all my paper work so they don't think I'm just a "seeker" as I've been reading about. It's such a shame that we have to go through this over what others do. They can pee test me and check my records all they want. Just help me is all I ask. This doctor is not a good one in my opinion.
Jayjay1959 jamie_54777
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Whichever avenue you decide to take
jamie_54777
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Well I went to the er today. They gave me prednisone and naproxan. It helped a tad for about an hour, after kicking in. My lower back that is. My neck pain it didn't touch. What a predicament! 😔
Feels draining to the core. My body is so drained, but my mind is not..... Whole other discussion board. My eyes are burning and all I want to do is sleep, but when I do it's only for about an hour at a time.
Hurts to move, hurts to lay still. Goodness grief.
lynn15111 jamie_54777
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Gloria814 jamie_54777
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Are you doing any better now since your last post? I sure hope so!