Guest guest Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Thanks everyone for the well wishes. These biopsies were done to confirm my dermatomyositis diagnosis. Though my doctors are confident of my diagnosis based on my bloodwork (CK and aldolase levels and the presence of the jo-1 antibody.) The diagnosis needs to be confirmed to proceed with treatment and even to decide on the type of treatment. They numbed the area on my hand for the skin biopsy and my arm for the muscle biopsy. The skin was nothing, just a small snip of the worst part of the rash and then some neosporin and a bandaid. The muscle biopsy was a small incision on my upper arm (while my arm was immobilized with a plastic contraption) and after some tugging and pulling, another snip and then a couple of stiches and I was on my way. The lidocaine is wearing off, it's a little sore but I don't think it's anything that some ibuprofen won't handle. I should have the results by the middle of next week. Beth in North Carolina Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I am glad you did so well. Did ya wanna smack somebody??? LOL When will you hear about it. Love & Prayers, PeggyFlorida, IPF/UIP 2004"I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet, when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly." Thanks everyone for the well wishes. These biopsies were done to confirm my dermatomyositis diagnosis. Though my doctors are confident of my diagnosis based on my bloodwork (CK and aldolase levels and the presence of the jo-1 antibody.) The diagnosis needs to be confirmed to proceed with treatment and even to decide on the type of treatment. They numbed the area on my hand for the skin biopsy and my arm for the muscle biopsy. The skin was nothing, just a small snip of the worst part of the rash and then some neosporin and a bandaid. The muscle biopsy was a small incision on my upper arm (while my arm was immobilized with a plastic contraption) and after some tugging and pulling, another snip and then a couple of stiches and I was on my way. The lidocaine is wearing off, it's a little sore but I don't think it's anything that some ibuprofen won't handle.I should have the results by the middle of next week. Beth in North CarolinaModeratorFibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 MB...the fingers on both my hands are crossed! MamaSher, age 70. IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! All done! Thanks everyone for the well wishes. These biopsies were done to confirm my dermatomyositis diagnosis. Though my doctors are confident of my diagnosis based on my bloodwork (CK and aldolase levels and the presence of the jo-1 antibody.) The diagnosis needs to be confirmed to proceed with treatment and even to decide on the type of treatment. They numbed the area on my hand for the skin biopsy and my arm for the muscle biopsy. The skin was nothing, just a small snip of the worst part of the rash and then some neosporin and a bandaid. The muscle biopsy was a small incision on my upper arm (while my arm was immobilized with a plastic contraption) and after some tugging and pulling, another snip and then a couple of stiches and I was on my way. The lidocaine is wearing off, it's a little sore but I don't think it's anything that some ibuprofen won't handle. I should have the results by the middle of next week. Beth in North Carolina Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Beth sorry to hear about the biopsies, hope the results are favorable Pink Joyce IPF 3/06 Pennsylvania Donate Life Subject: All done!To: Breathe-Support Date: Thursday, January 8, 2009, 4:51 PM Thanks everyone for the well wishes. These biopsies were done to confirm my dermatomyositis diagnosis. Though my doctors are confident of my diagnosis based on my bloodwork (CK and aldolase levels and the presence of the jo-1 antibody.) The diagnosis needs to be confirmed to proceed with treatment and even to decide on the type of treatment. They numbed the area on my hand for the skin biopsy and my arm for the muscle biopsy. The skin was nothing, just a small snip of the worst part of the rash and then some neosporin and a bandaid. The muscle biopsy was a small incision on my upper arm (while my arm was immobilized with a plastic contraption) and after some tugging and pulling, another snip and then a couple of stiches and I was on my way. The lidocaine is wearing off, it's a little sore but I don't think it's anything that some ibuprofen won't handle. I should have the results by the middle of next week. Beth in North Carolina Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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