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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / May 2006doc update
Well I saw the neurologist, she is the top MS specialist, said that the radiologist really over reacted on my scan. Said the lesions 2 of them not 4 like she had said have been there since 2000 and no change. That the tumor on the pineal gland is a cyst and that it is not any big deal, although I know 2 people who have it and they take meds for it. That is great that I don't have MS, but I still have no answers to why I have pressure at the base of my neck, pain in my lower back, and my legs get numb and tingly all the way to the bottom of my feet, so not sure where I go from here. She said maybe a nerve conducted study, I am not sure about those I heard they are very very painful of the low back and legs, but can't live like this, I still think it is the orthodics and the shoes, switching back and forth and nothing seems to help. thanks Becky Becky, I'm glad you don't have MS but I hope they find out what the problem is. I had a nerve conduction study on both legs and spine and it was not at all painful. There was another test they did the same day and I can't remember what it was and that wasn't painful either. The test where they put teeny needles in you absolutely was not painful. I could feel them and the doctor was wiping off specks of blood but there was no pain. The tests with the electrodes gave little jolts but that's all. I drove myself home afterwards with no problem. Turned out I have peripheral neuropathy. Please don't be afraid of the nerve conduction test. Ann Thanks Ann, I will have to have it done probably after I get back from California, now I just got a call that I can go back on the enbrel, but I am not sure if I want to, can't really tell a difference since I have been off it now for 3 weeks, and don't want the hassle of taking the needles on the plane. Thanks again Becky > Becky, I'm glad you don't have MS but I hope they find out what the > problem is. I had a nerve conduction study on both legs and spine and [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Ann Hi Becky, I'm no doctor, but I have found simple stretch exercises have done wonders for my back ache/pain (due to RA in both hips and spine and every where else). I get tingling also, but put it down to a nerve getting pinched from the inflammation. Have you tried reflexology? I was on holidays in Malaysia one year and I really could not walk so my good husband said "let's try foot massage" - did I cry - it was so painful but I actually was able to enjoy my holidays afterwards. When I came home I went to a reflexologist for about 5 weekly sessions, now my husband has learnt to do it. It was not a cure but it certainly helped. Best of luck, Gail Gail, It is so strange that you would mention reflexology, I was just talking to a friend who has a friend that does it and is looking for someone with RA to see if it helps and has offered to try it on me for free, so I am going to take her up on it. What exercises have you done that has helped? I went to the chiropractor tonight and she helped a little in my neck but not much, thanks for the information Becky > Hi Becky, > I'm no doctor, but I have found simple stretch exercises have done [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > helped. > Best of luck, Gail oh, becky, that's wonderful news! i know it's still frustrating to not have answers, but i was so upset to think you had ms. i've had the nerve conduction tests. it seems to be painful for some and not for others. i found it uncomfortable but once it's over, it's over and they have info they need. diane, big baby Hi Becky, I have a beginners yoga DVD with lots of stretching exercises on it - these are really great as you just don't over do things. My phsyotherapist suggested lying on my tummy and lifting my chest up but keeping my hips on the bed/floor for when the back gets too much to handle and it really does work. One thing I do know that when I sit for more than five minutes I start to go very stiff so I keep moving. When I'm working on the computer I get up every few minutes and stretch or just walking to the kitchen and back. I was real glad to are going to try the reflexology - you have nothing to lose. Best of luck Gail Becky, I am glad you don't have MS. I am glad it is not a tumor also. I sure do hope they find some way to figure this all out and help you out with it all. You are still in my thoughts.  SignatureLove and hugs Jo (\__/) .~ ~. )) /O O ./ .' {O__, \ { / . . ) \ |-| '-' \ } )) Warning: squirrels. .( _( )_.' '---.~_ _ _& > Well I saw the neurologist, she is the top MS specialist, said that the > radiologist really over reacted on my scan. Said the lesions 2 of them not [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > thanks > Becky |
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