Comments on: There’s no telling some people (Also ICK!) http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/2011/11/05/theres-no-telling-some-people-also-ick/ This is a blog about me, my recently diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis and my struggles to stay positive about it! Sat, 18 May 2013 06:47:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: barbara johnson http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/2011/11/05/theres-no-telling-some-people-also-ick/#comment-1303 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:31:54 +0000 http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/?p=919#comment-1303 Wow… what a wife…:) I will say that even though i’m in treatment, it’s still hard to tell which is RA and which is just the Osteo style….Doc did explain that RA is pain in the Joint and swelling,,, not overall swelling i had in my feet and leg.. that is another issue according to him,,, and he knows his stuff… but the pain in my hips and stiffness is mainly osteo i’m told… so can you help me by discribing an RA flare in as much detail as you can? The only time (that’s when i had bloodwork and was diagnosed) i had one was a huge bulge/swelling on the top of my hand, and i think severe pain in my leg radiating from thigh to ankle which just went it’s course… Any input would be appreciated… thanks Barbara

]]> By: Wren http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/2011/11/05/theres-no-telling-some-people-also-ick/#comment-1302 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:40:21 +0000 http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/?p=919#comment-1302 Wow–the poor guy. I suspect it’s fear that’s keeping him from the doctor’s office, Polly. The symptoms are just too severe and debilitating to ignore–even for a tough guy. You were absolutely right to explain to your friend why her husband shouldn’t force “frozen” joints into movement. What a difficult situation!

I hope your weekend is going well and that you’re either pain-free or gently medicated/mitigated. Sending hugs your way and empathy to your friend and her husband.

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