Re: Re: Digest Number 2272 -Cortisone shots in the feet

[Guest guest]

Regarding plantar fascitis, I too have orthotics and

wear SAS shoes. However, I'm still having pain in my

left heel and today stabbing pain on the inside of my

right heel. Also pain in my right hip/lower back and

the usual hands. I'm not having a real good time here

at work today. I'm barely able to walk and in soo much

pain. Perhaps because I have some very stressful

things going on on the homefront?

I see the rheumy on Wednesday...any suggested courses

of action? I've had the cortisone shots - not helpful.

The last medrol dose did nothing except give me

bothersome hot flashes. Tonight will be my fourth

Humira injection and I'm not getting much relief from

it yet. I also have lymph node swelling in my neck and

head region again. Would a couple of weeks on

disability and some physical therapy for my feet be of

any help? Any ideas??? Help.

Warm blessings, Jane

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 2/2/2004 7:14:50 PM Eastern Standard Time,

janekarsten@... writes:

Would a couple of weeks on

disability and some physical therapy for my feet be of

any help? Any ideas??? Help.

Warm blessings, Jane

Jane, this has always helped me...sometimes when all you have to worry about

is being well, your body will really respond. I can't tell you how much PT

helped me...although PT is short term, tell them your goal is self-management,

and they will make sure you learn things you can continue at home. Also, being

able to get the rest you need helps a lot...I did the disability thing once

for 2 months, and remained in remission after that time for 6 months.

[Guest guest]

Hi and everyone,

I haven't been on to check messages since last

Tuesday. Went to the rheumy on Wednesday and he put me

on disability for the rest of the month. I start P.T.

for my feet today and tomorrow go for an epidural in

my spine to stop the back pain. Today is the first day

I've felt well enough to sit up and check messages. My

fiance' has my son & I staying with him and his

daughter and he fusses over me too much...even going

to drive me to P.T. I think all this loving care will

be a big plus in getting back on my feet again. Also

back to taking 1000 mg of Azulfidine a day along with

Humira. Rheumy says if the Azul doesn't do it then its

on to Metho. Take care everyone.

Warm blessings, Jane

[Guest guest]

Well, I've had one session of P.T. and yesterday got

the shot in my spine. I'm a little sore today in my

back but will go to P.T. in an hour. People at work

are placing bets on whether or not I returen or go on

disability...I'll show them. Getting so much rest is

also a big help, guess this wasn't such a bad idea.

Warm blessings, Jane

[Guest guest]

Please share with us how much the epidural helped with your back pain. Will

you be getting the two additional ones? Or will the doctor play wait and see?

I would like to get this type of treatment but I am on coumadin and I am

getting conflicting information on how this will affect my treatment. Is there

anyone out there that has had epidural injections while on coumadin? or stopped

it and used lovenox injections for a time period prior to the epidural? or

just stoped the coumadin without using any other type of blood thinner? PS How

bad was your back pain before you decided to go this route? Thanks a million.

Peggy B.