hands

Hi Ladies

Thanks for you comments, I looked on the internet at psoriasis arthritis and I can see what you mean. I have just come back from having another blood test, seems that last one was missplaced or miss read, so got called back. When I go back to my doctor for the results I will ask him about the Psoriasis Arthritis.

You asked about knuckles, I haven't got any knuckles now. I was always well covered, but after the trouble with my back I lost two stone as I was told to loose weight.

:lol:

Spammy

hi everyone

I too suffer from psoriasis but since taking pred it has almost cleared up apart from the very bad patch. I also have hayfever and was told I propably wouldn't get it. now I have which has baffled the GPs and took me ages to get some pills for it. hey ho must say my PMR likes the heat but not the humidity, sweat like a pig

Koukla

Hello Koukla

I'm sorry to hear you now have hayfever and are \"baffling\" those poor GPs! I have a neighbour who gets relief by taking daily spoonfuls of locally blended honeycomb starting in the few months just prior to the hayfever season, local because it is that pollen in your area that primes your body and then reduces the allergic reaction during the season. I also remember reading an article recommending this therapy some years ago. Just thought it might be worth a try!

Very best wishes,

MrsO

Yes. I am under a rheumatologist at the local hospital, I am due to see him again in October but in the meantime he left me in my own doctor's hands.

(as his letter to my doctor reads)

This afternoon I have held an ice bag on my hands, and it does help but it's not gone completely. But then again I do usually feel better after 5 pm.

Spammy

Spammy

I was talking today to a fellow sufferer of PMR about the hands problem as she is suffering as well.

Luckily another of our group had had the same problem and told her that her Consultant said it was from the steroids and sometimes you got a form of Carpal Tunnel syndrome and he had given her an injection which had cleared it up.

My friend is seeing her Consultant on the 21st of this month and her GP has advised her to raise the matter with him.

I will let you know what happens.

If I forget (Crafts) all of you remind me after the 21st

Hallo again Spammy

Hope the hands are not bothering you too badly.

I managed to speak to my carpal tunnel ex sufferer this morning and pass on what she told me.

She used to be a florist and at the time of her CT problem was a very keen gardener and still is.

Her symptoms were in both hands. Pins and needles and very painful and persistent aching which was only relieved by raising her arms over her head . ( Not an option for many PMR sufferers! ) A cortisone injection proved useless and she opted to have both hands operated on at the same time.

She stayed in hospital overnight and said there was instant relief from the pain. Back home she obeyed instructions to keep both hands raised. Supported on her chest, I think, but it sounds awkward. On no account was she to touch the dressings before stitches were removed. She was given a veterinary examination glove to enable showering. ( I would advise anyone to find out where to get a couple of these case of need. A kind neighbour who is a cowman gave us two when a member of my household had a broken arm )

After the stitches were removed all returned to normal within days rather than weeks and there has been no further problem. This must all be about fifteen years ago so good news.

Do hope you get relief whatever yours turns out to be. Painful hands are no joke and depressing when it stops us doing so many everyday chores without suffering.

Best wishes BettyE

Hi Everyone, just to let you know I am feeling very well at present. My hands are more or less back to normal with not much pain. Have chanced putting my rings back on again. The xray showed I have Os/Arth.in my hands. The PMR is more under control now, I am down to 8mg Preds.which if taken very early in the morning say 5am I am able to get up and dressed later without much problem.

I have enroled for my art classes in September with the hope that I will be able to go this coming year as I could not make it last year.

Best wishes to everyone

Spammy