discussion with my consultant
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hi folks.
just back from appointment with my consultant, talked about how I am etc, etc. told him of usual aches and pains and location. one particular area getting worse I said was my spine. he then preceded to tell me me it's a matter for my doctor and not him. I asked why.he informed me it can't be Ra, because it's impossible to get RA in the spine.
in 30 years of having RA, that's news to me. has anyone else been told the same?
best wishes ivan.
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lynn15111 ivan17274
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It's not common, but yes it is possible. I have it. When I had a spinal block for lower extremity surgery the guy complained the joint space was very narrow due to the RA. Yet you can also have osteo in the spine. So either way you would have back pain. I've had RA for around 30 years also. I've had trouble with my neck also. That can all be verified by x-ray.
Jayjay1959 ivan17274
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Sorry but I have never has a problem with my back so cannot
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cindy52759 ivan17274
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Same thing, have back problems and my rheumy tells me that it is not RA that it is OA and degenerative disc desease (old age). She says you don't get RA in your back. Another interesting item, I can't go to a chiropractor either because they will not touch people that have RA.
Buckeyes cindy52759
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cindy52759 Buckeyes
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I'm in the States so not sure in other areas. I really don't know they just said, you have RA? Sorry, we could hurt you more than help you. A couple of them told me that so I gave up. Do you go to one? I might just not tell them if others haven't had any problems getting an adjustment and just do it.
lynn15111 cindy52759
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Problem with an RA joint is that it is inflammed and RA is systemic, so every cell that can be biopsied will show these inflamatory cells indicative of RA. If maneuvers are done on something inflammed, it can get more inflammed, and even damaged because everything is weakened. Now massage, working with muscles, that would be acceptible. Here's what I did. I got an upside down chair and just hang, letting gravity pull everything into alignment. It would cost about what a series of chiropractic adjustments would cost and you can use it indefinately.
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cindy52759 lynn15111
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Thanks for the info and advice Lynn! That makes sense. I do have massages and they help. I've been looking at those chairs. I had one in the mid 80's and I loved it, had no problems then and used it everyday.
cindy52759 lynn15111
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I don't have it there yet, probably the only place I haven't had it but again good advice.
Buckeyes cindy52759
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We have a family friend that is a chiropractor. I will ask him. He used to treat me for my back. I remember having a stiff neck for 2 weeks and eventually headaches from it. I think that might have been the beginning of my RA. Wan't diagnosed at the time. I'm in the U.S. Too.
cindy52759 Buckeyes
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Buckeyes cindy52759
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My husband talked to our chiropractor and he said he could treat those with RA. He discussed it further but my husband didn't relay it to me. I'll have to talk to him myself.
cindy52759 Buckeyes
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Thank you Buckeye, I think I'm going to call another chiropractor and asked if they can work on me. I really need it!
Buckeyes cindy52759
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Good luck!💕💕💕
jamie_54777 ivan17274
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Be! I have it in mine. And neck. You need a second opinion. What's youre RF#?
IF you have blood test results it should be in there somewhere. Just wondering. I was diag. A week ago and its too late now. Have neurosurgery appt next month for surgery.
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