Well, talked to the Dr today, finally

[BernardandMissBianca]

Yep it was Fifth's and you know what the fun part is?

I will be in pain for months! He said the swelling and joint pain in the knees, wrists, feet and hands can last 6 months.
DS13 and I went to the high school curriculum fair last night and my legs were killing me.
Tonight we went to the read in at school, and even though I was sitting most of the night my hands swelled, my wrist hurts (the one that was bothering me in Dec) and my knees are really bad. I had to take my wedding ring off because my hand swelled so much my finger was turning colors. Figures it's my left hand too! ERGH!

I'm not happy!! So I will do what I can on Swaps and hopefully DS can help me get my stuff done and in on time.

[vanyel]

My goodness or badness I suppose! Sorry to hear about everything and hope it doesn't last too long. Take care!

[BernardandMissBianca]

I'm quickly discovering that standing activity makes it worse so I'm trying to take it easy when I can.

I have your stuff still. I promise to mail it tomorrow! I have to mail my insurance and my oil bill too.

[rlovew]

Buffy let us know if you need help with anything- we are all willing to jump in and help!

[BernardandMissBianca]

I will. Thankfully I am only in one swap and the due date is pretty far out. I need to finish the baby pages but DS can help with that.
I still owe people their UK stuff too. It's here and I found it, but then I think it got packed up again so I'm on the hunt for those while I sort papers for tax stuff.

[AlexWyattMommy]

That sounds like a really long time Bamb.
I guess the only good part is that you know it will end. :hug:

Let me know if I can help.

[vanyel]

I'm quickly discovering that standing activity makes it worse so I'm trying to take it easy when I can.

I have your stuff still. I promise to mail it tomorrow! I have to mail my insurance and my oil bill too.

Don't worry about the books - I wasn't. Just take care of yourself!

[mantaz]

Oh my goodness, you poor thing. I have knew adults could get it and I knew it would be painful to us, but I had never personally heard someone get diagnosed with it. It does take a long time to get it out of your system. I always wondered about it when my DD had it. I can't believe that DH nor I have gotten it. So maybe we both had it as kids and are immune! I wish you a more comfortable recovery. Hope you start to feel better soon!

[tinkryansmom]

Oh Dang - this is not the best news. But better than Lyme's I guess. sorry the doc says it may take so long to clear up.

I will hope and pray for a more speed recovery!

[MazdaUK]

Poor thing! Take it really easy and try to keep as comfortable as you can:grouphug:

[DisneyIsTerrific]

:hug: Buffy. Let us know if we can help out with anything.

[LindaBabe]

{{{{BUFFY}}}} You poor baby! If there's anything the old lady can do to help you, give a holler.

[morgansmom2000]

I'm glad to hear it's been diagnosed, but sad to hear it may last so long.

Take good care of yourself!

[party of 3]

So sorry to hear this. But let's look at the upside
it's not Lyme. Rest up and take good care
of yourself. And rest when you can. I'm sorry that
it will last for so long.

[pixiedustforever]

OOh, BAMB! Hoping for a full recovery well before the SDV! :hug:

Marylee pixiedust:

[joyah]

Oh buffy Prayers it doesn't last that long. Can they give you anything for the swelling and pain? Be glad it isn't lyme I know a few people with it and they are on SS disability it is so bad many days they don't get out of bed.
Hang in there. I'll pack Nana's wheelchair for CKC if need be. Don't want you to miss it cause it would cause you pain.

[bearbear]

Buffy, so sorry to hear about this. My friend had it last may and june. I hope it doesn't last too long. Try to stay as comfortable as possible. Hugs and pixie dust coming your way.


Cindy

[New England Eeyore]

Sorry to hear this, Buffy. Hope it doesn't last too long.

[ddavis860]

A diagnosis is a good thing. Can they give you anything for the symptoms? Just seems like a very long time to suffer!

Hope you have more good days than bad! So sorry you have to go through this!

[BernardandMissBianca]

OOh, BAMB! Hoping for a full recovery well before the SDV! :hug:

Marylee pixiedust:

ugh, didn't even think about that. I hope to be 100% by then. If not I will just have to adjust my plans and either get a wheelchair for the days we go to the park or just skip the parks all together.

Oh buffy Prayers it doesn't last that long. Can they give you anything for the swelling and pain? Be glad it isn't lyme I know a few people with it and they are on SS disability it is so bad many days they don't get out of bed.
Hang in there. I'll pack Nana's wheelchair for CKC if need be. Don't want you to miss it cause it would cause you pain.

There really isn't anything to take besides Motrin. Yes, I am gald it's not Lyme because then it would never go away. My brother has Lyme and on occasion he gets the joint pain and swelling, which is why I was concerned.
I'm glad I'm not driving to CKC, I'll just need to limit how much walking around I do.
Right now the biggest thing is the pain in my left wrist, worse then it was before Xmas. I had my brace on today but it didn't seem to help. I'm going to soak it in the paraffin bath tonight to see if that helps any.

[Downrivermama]

OMG! So sorry to hear this BAMB. Pixie dust and prayers for a speedy recovery.

[Jinxy]

Man Buffy sorry to hear you're in pain but happy that they know what's going on finally.
If there's anything I can do please let me know, even if it's just a venty phone call.

Jinxy

[BernardandMissBianca]

Thanks Jinxy!!

Hey, have you talked to Winny -Woo lately? She texted me last week but never got around to talking to her. Hope all is well with her.

How are you and DH? staying warm? Avoiding snow?

Can I come to Disney with you?????

[StitchIsOurHero]

Oh, Buffy, I'm so sorry!!! I hope you get some relief soon!!

[Jinxy]

Buffers,
Talked to Winnie-Woo the other day, all's well just SSDD I think.

Mac and I are good, cold but good (it actually snowed down here again today)really really looking forward to vacation. My Mom's coming with us and I bet you could fit into her luggage, however she wants to take a train down here so it's about an day's trip.

:)

[Lisa]

Is there a treatment for this, or does it need to run its course? Hopefully the six months go by quickly for you. SDV then!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Is there a treatment for this, or does it need to run its course? Hopefully the six months go by quickly for you. SDV then!

It just needs to run it's course, unfortunately.
Jennz said hers only lasted about a month so I'm hoping that's all I have to deal with too. Today my feet hurt but I'm braving Ikea, I want their mac and cheese! LOL I'll get DH to push me around in a buggy. LOL

[JandJ]

Oh, I am so sorry, Buffy! I hope the doctor's estimates of 6 mos. are just him being cautious and you'll be feeling better very soon! Take care of yourself :hug:

[disneynut14]

My DS and DH had it this summer. Luckily for DH his joint pain only lasted a couple of weeks. There were some days that it was tough, but those were right in the beginning. He has had no lingering effects.

Hope your recovery is as quick as his was!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

I hope so Denise! So far I'm doing ok, just my hands start to hurt by the end of the day. And I can't wear my rings.