Guest guest Posted February 1, 2001 Report Share Posted February 1, 2001 Hi Sweet Liz, I absolutely love your description of the " lift " . As always I love your posts. I am so glad you are here! Love, Rashelle Be sure to check out all of the great specials available on my web sites. Great Valentines Gifts. All new workout videos are on sale now! Save on the Large Body Wrap package. Some sales have been extended until to Feb. 28th. Visit us at http://www.lifelift.com Join our discussion group at LifeLift-subscribe@... Hi Vani, Welcome to LL. I know that you're skeptical, we all were. You won't be sorry that you tried it. LL is energizing, relaxing and yet effective. Begin with learning the breathing first. Blow through the golden straw, take in a deep belly breath: you want your stomach to expand as you're taking in your breath, hold it for a few counts, Pah it out (slowly), Hold your breath and do the lift: the way that I explain the lift is you're lifting your guts up toward your neck and flatten your stomach as flat as possible, now hold your breath while doing the lifting and the flattening as long as you can. I would focus on doing these steps for at least a few days before doing any positions. You're ultimate goal on reps. is at least 40 breaths 5 or 6 days a week. If that sounds like to much to begin with try 20 and build up. Drink lots of water. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Love, Liz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2001 Report Share Posted February 2, 2001 Thanks Liz, I did 30 today, I liked your advise - I will just concentrate on the breathing for a few weeks before I go into the positions. I have 2 kids and at 30 I have a flabby stomach - is there some excercise that I can do to get rid of that hanging belly. (I am ashamed to write about it even) Vani > Hi Vani, > > Welcome to LL. I know that you're skeptical, we all were. You won't be > sorry that you tried it. LL is energizing, relaxing and yet effective. > Begin with learning the breathing first. Blow through the golden straw, > take in a deep belly breath: you want your stomach to expand as you're > taking in your breath, hold it for a few counts, Pah it out (slowly), > Hold your breath and do the lift: the way that I explain the lift is > you're lifting your guts up toward your neck and flatten your stomach as > flat as possible, now hold your breath while doing the lifting and the > flattening as long as you can. I would focus on doing these steps for at > least a few days before doing any positions. > > You're ultimate goal on reps. is at least 40 breaths 5 or 6 days a week. > If that sounds like to much to begin with try 20 and build up. Drink lots > of water. If you have any questions feel free to ask. > > Love, Liz. > > ________________________________________________________________ > GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! > Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! > Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: > http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2001 Report Share Posted February 3, 2001 Hi Vani, If you just focus on the breathing and concentrate on flattening your stomach as flat as possible while holding your breath as long as you can during the breathing process, you'll see good results in your stomach. I used to do at least 10 different stomach exercises and I didn't get the results that I have since doing the breathing with just focusing on flattening my stomach. I find that I can flatten my stomach more if I lay on my back with my knees bent. I call these " Belly Flatteners " even though they are part of the breathing technique. I do these at least 10 times a day. Have a great weekend! Love, Liz ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2001 Report Share Posted February 3, 2001 Hi precious Liz, Wow, do I get inspired when I read your messages. I can only imagine what others feel. I hope you realize how much you are helping others by being here. Love you, Rashelle Be sure to check out all of the great specials available on my web sites. Great Valentines Gifts. All new workout videos are on sale now! Save on the Large Body Wrap package. Some sales have been extended until to Feb. 28th. Visit us at http://www.lifelift.com Join our discussion group at LifeLift-subscribe@... Re: Hi - I am new Hi Vani, If you just focus on the breathing and concentrate on flattening your stomach as flat as possible while holding your breath as long as you can during the breathing process, you'll see good results in your stomach. I used to do at least 10 different stomach exercises and I didn't get the results that I have since doing the breathing with just focusing on flattening my stomach. I find that I can flatten my stomach more if I lay on my back with my knees bent. I call these " Belly Flatteners " even though they are part of the breathing technique. I do these at least 10 times a day. Have a great weekend! Love, Liz ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2001 Report Share Posted February 3, 2001 Hi Sweet Rashelle, Thank you! You brought tears to my eyes. When you find something that's gentle and yet effective like LL, you want to share it with others. Love, Liz ------------ Subject: Re: Re: Hi - I am new Hi precious Liz, Wow, do I get inspired when I read your messages. I can only imagine what others feel. I hope you realize how much you are helping others by being here. Love you, Rashelle ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Hi : Welcome to our group - you will find a lot of information and support here. You need to go to a rheumatologist - a doctor who specializes in RA, lupus, etc, so that they will know the proper lab and x-ray work to do to hopefully find a dx for your symptoms, and then prescribe the medications necessary. I am sure that one of your friends could refer you to their doctor? Unless you have an HMO, if you have PPO insurance you should be able to go to any doctor you want on the health plan. I hope that you are able to get the help you need. Kathe in CA --- <yooperz@...> wrote: > Hi all, I just signed up for this group yesterday. > I have been having > these bouts of the " flu " where I am incredibly ill, > NO energy and can > barely move, entire body aches and I can't close my > hands. Everything > except my chin aches, my feet hurt, I have chills > then sweats. The > first day of these bouts, I can't get out of bed to > go to the doctor. > Last week I went to the doc the second day of the > illness and he did > blood tests and found ANA and elevated white cells. > I went in for > another test yesterday and he was to get back to me > today. > > Instead, one of his associates called me and said > the white cells were > normal so I'd just been fighting something off. The > other times I > went to this clinic, I was told the same thing > although this is the > first time they ran an ANA. I am sick of being told > I just had the > flu. I am an otherwise healthy 41 year old woman > who eats decently > and walks/runs frequently. > > I asked him about the ANA titer the first doctor > told me he'd run and > the guy I was speaking to said he know nothing about > that, but I had > obviously just been fighting off something > bacterial. > > I got pretty upset because I've been getting these > bouts with the > " flu " every so often and I get knocked on my butt > for 3-5 days, and > he's telling me it's nothing??? The conversation > ended with him > saying the first doctor would call me back. > > I have friends with Lupus and arthritis who suspect > I have RA. My > hands are now a little stiff after this last bout > last week. I can no > longer squeeze ketchup out with one hand, I can't > use a candle lighter > with one hand - but can use two hands together to > squeeze. > > Please, I'll take any input I can get. If this > doctor - a family > practioner - fails to help me, where do I begin? Do > I find another > general practioner who will refer me out or do I > just go see a > specialist? What kind of specialist handles this > kind of thing? > > I am not scared, I know there are medications and > lifestyle > adjustments I can make to live with what I may have. > However, I would > like to start treatment asap. I suspect the " flu " > bouts have been > going on for a year, and are actually flare-ups, > they've been getting > more frequent as time went on. I've had three such > bouts with the > " flu " since May. I might add I do not throw up but > my stomach becomes > mildly upset. > > Thanks in advance, and sorry this is so long. I > want to take control > of my healthcare because who else will? > > Elmblad > Your Guide to Financial Software > http://financialsoft.about.com > > > > > > > Kathe in CA __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Hi : Welcome to our group - you will find a lot of information and support here. You need to go to a rheumatologist - a doctor who specializes in RA, lupus, etc, so that they will know the proper lab and x-ray work to do to hopefully find a dx for your symptoms, and then prescribe the medications necessary. I am sure that one of your friends could refer you to their doctor? Unless you have an HMO, if you have PPO insurance you should be able to go to any doctor you want on the health plan. I hope that you are able to get the help you need. Kathe in CA --- <yooperz@...> wrote: > Hi all, I just signed up for this group yesterday. > I have been having > these bouts of the " flu " where I am incredibly ill, > NO energy and can > barely move, entire body aches and I can't close my > hands. Everything > except my chin aches, my feet hurt, I have chills > then sweats. The > first day of these bouts, I can't get out of bed to > go to the doctor. > Last week I went to the doc the second day of the > illness and he did > blood tests and found ANA and elevated white cells. > I went in for > another test yesterday and he was to get back to me > today. > > Instead, one of his associates called me and said > the white cells were > normal so I'd just been fighting something off. The > other times I > went to this clinic, I was told the same thing > although this is the > first time they ran an ANA. I am sick of being told > I just had the > flu. I am an otherwise healthy 41 year old woman > who eats decently > and walks/runs frequently. > > I asked him about the ANA titer the first doctor > told me he'd run and > the guy I was speaking to said he know nothing about > that, but I had > obviously just been fighting off something > bacterial. > > I got pretty upset because I've been getting these > bouts with the > " flu " every so often and I get knocked on my butt > for 3-5 days, and > he's telling me it's nothing??? The conversation > ended with him > saying the first doctor would call me back. > > I have friends with Lupus and arthritis who suspect > I have RA. My > hands are now a little stiff after this last bout > last week. I can no > longer squeeze ketchup out with one hand, I can't > use a candle lighter > with one hand - but can use two hands together to > squeeze. > > Please, I'll take any input I can get. If this > doctor - a family > practioner - fails to help me, where do I begin? Do > I find another > general practioner who will refer me out or do I > just go see a > specialist? What kind of specialist handles this > kind of thing? > > I am not scared, I know there are medications and > lifestyle > adjustments I can make to live with what I may have. > However, I would > like to start treatment asap. I suspect the " flu " > bouts have been > going on for a year, and are actually flare-ups, > they've been getting > more frequent as time went on. I've had three such > bouts with the > " flu " since May. I might add I do not throw up but > my stomach becomes > mildly upset. > > Thanks in advance, and sorry this is so long. I > want to take control > of my healthcare because who else will? > > Elmblad > Your Guide to Financial Software > http://financialsoft.about.com > > > > > > > Kathe in CA __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Thanks, Kathe. I do have a PPO, so your info is especially helpful. I would call the insurance company as well before doing anything without a referral but it helps to know what type of doctor I should see. A little good news: the doctor I needed to speak to called me back. He said the titer on the ANA was insignificant. However, he wants to draw more blood to check my immune system to see if something is up there. If he finds nothing, he will refer me to a rheumatologist to get another opinion. Bottom line is that right now I need to adjust how I type, I can't curve my fingers and my joints are cracking. One week ago I wasn't like this, then I had the " flu " again and this things with my hands remains. Thanks again. I'm going to read through more posts to get more information on different situations people may have. > > Hi : > > Welcome to our group - you will find a lot of > information and support here. You need to go to a > rheumatologist - a doctor who specializes in RA, > lupus, etc, so that they will know the proper lab and > x-ray work to do to hopefully find a dx for your > symptoms, and then prescribe the medications > necessary. I am sure that one of your friends could > refer you to their doctor? Unless you have an HMO, if > you have PPO insurance you should be able to go to any > doctor you want on the health plan. I hope that you > are able to get the help you need. > > Kathe in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Thanks, Kathe. I do have a PPO, so your info is especially helpful. I would call the insurance company as well before doing anything without a referral but it helps to know what type of doctor I should see. A little good news: the doctor I needed to speak to called me back. He said the titer on the ANA was insignificant. However, he wants to draw more blood to check my immune system to see if something is up there. If he finds nothing, he will refer me to a rheumatologist to get another opinion. Bottom line is that right now I need to adjust how I type, I can't curve my fingers and my joints are cracking. One week ago I wasn't like this, then I had the " flu " again and this things with my hands remains. Thanks again. I'm going to read through more posts to get more information on different situations people may have. > > Hi : > > Welcome to our group - you will find a lot of > information and support here. You need to go to a > rheumatologist - a doctor who specializes in RA, > lupus, etc, so that they will know the proper lab and > x-ray work to do to hopefully find a dx for your > symptoms, and then prescribe the medications > necessary. I am sure that one of your friends could > refer you to their doctor? Unless you have an HMO, if > you have PPO insurance you should be able to go to any > doctor you want on the health plan. I hope that you > are able to get the help you need. > > Kathe in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Welcome, ! I would seek the opinion of a rheumatologist no matter what the lab results are. There are very few blood tests that alone can make a diagnosis in the realm of rheumatic disease. A correct diagnosis and early, aggressive treatment is warranted in many cases. You'll have the best chance with a rheumatologist. Sorry you have a mystery on your hands, and I hope you find answers soon. Not an MD I'll tell you where to go! Mayo Clinic in Rochester http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester s Hopkins Medicine http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org [ ] Re: Hi - I am new > Thanks, Kathe. I do have a PPO, so your info is especially helpful. > I would call the insurance company as well before doing anything > without a referral but it helps to know what type of doctor I should see. > > A little good news: the doctor I needed to speak to called me back. > He said the titer on the ANA was insignificant. However, he wants to > draw more blood to check my immune system to see if something is up > there. If he finds nothing, he will refer me to a rheumatologist to > get another opinion. > > Bottom line is that right now I need to adjust how I type, I can't > curve my fingers and my joints are cracking. One week ago I wasn't > like this, then I had the " flu " again and this things with my hands > remains. > > Thanks again. I'm going to read through more posts to get more > information on different situations people may have. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Welcome, ! I would seek the opinion of a rheumatologist no matter what the lab results are. There are very few blood tests that alone can make a diagnosis in the realm of rheumatic disease. A correct diagnosis and early, aggressive treatment is warranted in many cases. You'll have the best chance with a rheumatologist. Sorry you have a mystery on your hands, and I hope you find answers soon. Not an MD I'll tell you where to go! Mayo Clinic in Rochester http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester s Hopkins Medicine http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org [ ] Re: Hi - I am new > Thanks, Kathe. I do have a PPO, so your info is especially helpful. > I would call the insurance company as well before doing anything > without a referral but it helps to know what type of doctor I should see. > > A little good news: the doctor I needed to speak to called me back. > He said the titer on the ANA was insignificant. However, he wants to > draw more blood to check my immune system to see if something is up > there. If he finds nothing, he will refer me to a rheumatologist to > get another opinion. > > Bottom line is that right now I need to adjust how I type, I can't > curve my fingers and my joints are cracking. One week ago I wasn't > like this, then I had the " flu " again and this things with my hands > remains. > > Thanks again. I'm going to read through more posts to get more > information on different situations people may have. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Hi Your symptoms sound very similar to what I've gone through this summer. I did not feel so bad that I had to stay in bed, but needed naps every day and by the evening - felt very achey, flu like. My hands hurt so bad that I could not lift pots, open bottles (including my Ibu bottle!) and making coffee in the morning (a necessity) was extremely painful. I got diagnosed with RA and within one day of taking plaquenil and prednisone - I noticed a big difference. My prednisone dose has since been lowered so I notice an increase in pain (having a terrible time with my feet this week). But my energy level is usually good and no more flu feeling. I still rely a lot on Ibu which I have been taking since I had knee surgery in June. I'm still waiting for the Methotrexate to kick in - been on it about 6 wks. You should definitely see a rheumatologist and go from there. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Hi Your symptoms sound very similar to what I've gone through this summer. I did not feel so bad that I had to stay in bed, but needed naps every day and by the evening - felt very achey, flu like. My hands hurt so bad that I could not lift pots, open bottles (including my Ibu bottle!) and making coffee in the morning (a necessity) was extremely painful. I got diagnosed with RA and within one day of taking plaquenil and prednisone - I noticed a big difference. My prednisone dose has since been lowered so I notice an increase in pain (having a terrible time with my feet this week). But my energy level is usually good and no more flu feeling. I still rely a lot on Ibu which I have been taking since I had knee surgery in June. I'm still waiting for the Methotrexate to kick in - been on it about 6 wks. You should definitely see a rheumatologist and go from there. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Hi , I would like to welcome you to the group. I am sorry about all your going through. I would suggest going to a rheumatologist. Trying to get a diagnose isn't too easy, but just hang in there. Hugs, Tawny > Hi all, I just signed up for this group yesterday. I have been having > these bouts of the " flu " where I am incredibly ill, NO energy and can > barely move, entire body aches and I can't close my hands. Everything > except my chin aches, my feet hurt, I have chills then sweats. The > first day of these bouts, I can't get out of bed to go to the doctor. > Last week I went to the doc the second day of the illness and he did > blood tests and found ANA and elevated white cells. I went in for > another test yesterday and he was to get back to me today. > > Instead, one of his associates called me and said the white cells were > normal so I'd just been fighting something off. The other times I > went to this clinic, I was told the same thing although this is the > first time they ran an ANA. I am sick of being told I just had the > flu. I am an otherwise healthy 41 year old woman who eats decently > and walks/runs frequently. > > I asked him about the ANA titer the first doctor told me he'd run and > the guy I was speaking to said he know nothing about that, but I had > obviously just been fighting off something bacterial. > > I got pretty upset because I've been getting these bouts with the > " flu " every so often and I get knocked on my butt for 3-5 days, and > he's telling me it's nothing??? The conversation ended with him > saying the first doctor would call me back. > > I have friends with Lupus and arthritis who suspect I have RA. My > hands are now a little stiff after this last bout last week. I can no > longer squeeze ketchup out with one hand, I can't use a candle lighter > with one hand - but can use two hands together to squeeze. > > Please, I'll take any input I can get. If this doctor - a family > practioner - fails to help me, where do I begin? Do I find another > general practioner who will refer me out or do I just go see a > specialist? What kind of specialist handles this kind of thing? > > I am not scared, I know there are medications and lifestyle > adjustments I can make to live with what I may have. However, I would > like to start treatment asap. I suspect the " flu " bouts have been > going on for a year, and are actually flare-ups, they've been getting > more frequent as time went on. I've had three such bouts with the > " flu " since May. I might add I do not throw up but my stomach becomes > mildly upset. > > Thanks in advance, and sorry this is so long. I want to take control > of my healthcare because who else will? > > Elmblad > Your Guide to Financial Software > http://financialsoft.about.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Hi , I would like to welcome you to the group. I am sorry about all your going through. I would suggest going to a rheumatologist. Trying to get a diagnose isn't too easy, but just hang in there. Hugs, Tawny > Hi all, I just signed up for this group yesterday. I have been having > these bouts of the " flu " where I am incredibly ill, NO energy and can > barely move, entire body aches and I can't close my hands. Everything > except my chin aches, my feet hurt, I have chills then sweats. The > first day of these bouts, I can't get out of bed to go to the doctor. > Last week I went to the doc the second day of the illness and he did > blood tests and found ANA and elevated white cells. I went in for > another test yesterday and he was to get back to me today. > > Instead, one of his associates called me and said the white cells were > normal so I'd just been fighting something off. The other times I > went to this clinic, I was told the same thing although this is the > first time they ran an ANA. I am sick of being told I just had the > flu. I am an otherwise healthy 41 year old woman who eats decently > and walks/runs frequently. > > I asked him about the ANA titer the first doctor told me he'd run and > the guy I was speaking to said he know nothing about that, but I had > obviously just been fighting off something bacterial. > > I got pretty upset because I've been getting these bouts with the > " flu " every so often and I get knocked on my butt for 3-5 days, and > he's telling me it's nothing??? The conversation ended with him > saying the first doctor would call me back. > > I have friends with Lupus and arthritis who suspect I have RA. My > hands are now a little stiff after this last bout last week. I can no > longer squeeze ketchup out with one hand, I can't use a candle lighter > with one hand - but can use two hands together to squeeze. > > Please, I'll take any input I can get. If this doctor - a family > practioner - fails to help me, where do I begin? Do I find another > general practioner who will refer me out or do I just go see a > specialist? What kind of specialist handles this kind of thing? > > I am not scared, I know there are medications and lifestyle > adjustments I can make to live with what I may have. However, I would > like to start treatment asap. I suspect the " flu " bouts have been > going on for a year, and are actually flare-ups, they've been getting > more frequent as time went on. I've had three such bouts with the > " flu " since May. I might add I do not throw up but my stomach becomes > mildly upset. > > Thanks in advance, and sorry this is so long. I want to take control > of my healthcare because who else will? > > Elmblad > Your Guide to Financial Software > http://financialsoft.about.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Hi , Welcome Cassy > Hi all, I just signed up for this group yesterday. I have been having > these bouts of the " flu " where I am incredibly ill, NO energy and can > barely move, entire body aches and I can't close my hands. Everything > except my chin aches, my feet hurt, I have chills then sweats. The > first day of these bouts, I can't get out of bed to go to the doctor. > Last week I went to the doc the second day of the illness and he did > blood tests and found ANA and elevated white cells. I went in for > another test yesterday and he was to get back to me today. > > Instead, one of his associates called me and said the white cells were > normal so I'd just been fighting something off. The other times I > went to this clinic, I was told the same thing although this is the > first time they ran an ANA. I am sick of being told I just had the > flu. I am an otherwise healthy 41 year old woman who eats decently > and walks/runs frequently. > > I asked him about the ANA titer the first doctor told me he'd run and > the guy I was speaking to said he know nothing about that, but I had > obviously just been fighting off something bacterial. > > I got pretty upset because I've been getting these bouts with the > " flu " every so often and I get knocked on my butt for 3-5 days, and > he's telling me it's nothing??? The conversation ended with him > saying the first doctor would call me back. > > I have friends with Lupus and arthritis who suspect I have RA. My > hands are now a little stiff after this last bout last week. I can no > longer squeeze ketchup out with one hand, I can't use a candle lighter > with one hand - but can use two hands together to squeeze. > > Please, I'll take any input I can get. If this doctor - a family > practioner - fails to help me, where do I begin? Do I find another > general practioner who will refer me out or do I just go see a > specialist? What kind of specialist handles this kind of thing? > > I am not scared, I know there are medications and lifestyle > adjustments I can make to live with what I may have. However, I would > like to start treatment asap. I suspect the " flu " bouts have been > going on for a year, and are actually flare-ups, they've been getting > more frequent as time went on. I've had three such bouts with the > " flu " since May. I might add I do not throw up but my stomach becomes > mildly upset. > > Thanks in advance, and sorry this is so long. I want to take control > of my healthcare because who else will? > > Elmblad > Your Guide to Financial Software > http://financialsoft.about.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Hi , Welcome Cassy > Hi all, I just signed up for this group yesterday. I have been having > these bouts of the " flu " where I am incredibly ill, NO energy and can > barely move, entire body aches and I can't close my hands. Everything > except my chin aches, my feet hurt, I have chills then sweats. The > first day of these bouts, I can't get out of bed to go to the doctor. > Last week I went to the doc the second day of the illness and he did > blood tests and found ANA and elevated white cells. I went in for > another test yesterday and he was to get back to me today. > > Instead, one of his associates called me and said the white cells were > normal so I'd just been fighting something off. The other times I > went to this clinic, I was told the same thing although this is the > first time they ran an ANA. I am sick of being told I just had the > flu. I am an otherwise healthy 41 year old woman who eats decently > and walks/runs frequently. > > I asked him about the ANA titer the first doctor told me he'd run and > the guy I was speaking to said he know nothing about that, but I had > obviously just been fighting off something bacterial. > > I got pretty upset because I've been getting these bouts with the > " flu " every so often and I get knocked on my butt for 3-5 days, and > he's telling me it's nothing??? The conversation ended with him > saying the first doctor would call me back. > > I have friends with Lupus and arthritis who suspect I have RA. My > hands are now a little stiff after this last bout last week. I can no > longer squeeze ketchup out with one hand, I can't use a candle lighter > with one hand - but can use two hands together to squeeze. > > Please, I'll take any input I can get. If this doctor - a family > practioner - fails to help me, where do I begin? Do I find another > general practioner who will refer me out or do I just go see a > specialist? What kind of specialist handles this kind of thing? > > I am not scared, I know there are medications and lifestyle > adjustments I can make to live with what I may have. However, I would > like to start treatment asap. I suspect the " flu " bouts have been > going on for a year, and are actually flare-ups, they've been getting > more frequent as time went on. I've had three such bouts with the > " flu " since May. I might add I do not throw up but my stomach becomes > mildly upset. > > Thanks in advance, and sorry this is so long. I want to take control > of my healthcare because who else will? > > Elmblad > Your Guide to Financial Software > http://financialsoft.about.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Welcome to the group , wish we all could of met under happier circumstances. At least it is someplace to share and learn. I am newly diagnosed, but unsure of exact complete diagnoses, the x ray does show damage in the hands and wrist, but the blood work had come back good she said. I have learned that is not all that unusual. The blood work cannot be relied on solely. Exhaustion sometimes does not describe the tiredness, that goes along with this . As you say, you just cannot go anymore. I have taken so many naps, when I can get to sleep. It is very hard to relax and go to sleep sometimes. I have to use sleeping pills to get rest. I will keep you along with everyone in my prayers, take care, better days ahead, in MO ____________________________________________________ Start your day with - make it your home page http://www./r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Welcome to the group , wish we all could of met under happier circumstances. At least it is someplace to share and learn. I am newly diagnosed, but unsure of exact complete diagnoses, the x ray does show damage in the hands and wrist, but the blood work had come back good she said. I have learned that is not all that unusual. The blood work cannot be relied on solely. Exhaustion sometimes does not describe the tiredness, that goes along with this . As you say, you just cannot go anymore. I have taken so many naps, when I can get to sleep. It is very hard to relax and go to sleep sometimes. I have to use sleeping pills to get rest. I will keep you along with everyone in my prayers, take care, better days ahead, in MO ____________________________________________________ Start your day with - make it your home page http://www./r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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