Comments on: If there’s one thing I’ve learnt about RA in the last five years … http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/2012/04/12/if-theres-one-thing-ive-learnt-about-ra-in-the-last-five-years/ This is a blog about me, my recently diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis and my struggles to stay positive about it! Mon, 20 May 2013 20:07:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Squirrel http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/2012/04/12/if-theres-one-thing-ive-learnt-about-ra-in-the-last-five-years/#comment-1492 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:32:36 +0000 http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/?p=1030#comment-1492 Hmm it’s always something, isn’t it?! Even when we’re feeling good, there’s always something to keep us on our toes. Sorry to hear about the shoulder, sounds really painful. I’ve had a joint injection into my hand and it wasn’t sore at all (I was terrified beforehand!) so I wouldn’t worry if they decide to do it – mine was a great success got rid of the pain and swelling for about 16 months. Good luck!

]]> By: pollyannapenguin http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/2012/04/12/if-theres-one-thing-ive-learnt-about-ra-in-the-last-five-years/#comment-1490 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:57:19 +0000 http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/?p=1030#comment-1490 Thanks Carla – I hope so too! It’s not good but it could be a lot worse … although that’s not what I was saying about 3 o’clock this afternoon when I stood up and swung my arm behind me to get my coat. What I said under my breath isn’t printable, but fortunately no one heard! :-)

]]> By: carlascorner http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/2012/04/12/if-theres-one-thing-ive-learnt-about-ra-in-the-last-five-years/#comment-1489 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:45:02 +0000 http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/?p=1030#comment-1489 Good luck with all of this. Limited range of motion is not good for all kinds of reasons. Hopefully the ultrasound will make a difference and/or physiotherapy.

]]> By: pollyannapenguin http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/2012/04/12/if-theres-one-thing-ive-learnt-about-ra-in-the-last-five-years/#comment-1488 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:31:23 +0000 http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/?p=1030#comment-1488 Thanks Wren! Yes, I’ve had ultrasound before, for other shoulder problems, and it helped enormously. That’s something the physios do, so let’s hope they decide to give it a try!

]]> By: Wren http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/2012/04/12/if-theres-one-thing-ive-learnt-about-ra-in-the-last-five-years/#comment-1486 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:09:48 +0000 http://pollyannapenguin.wordpress.com/?p=1030#comment-1486 Hmm. That particular shoulder pain when the arm is in certain positions sure does sound familiar. Been there, done that may times, Penguin–and man, oh man, does it hurt. Most times my shoulder did the ol’ rheuma-ache at rest as well, though. I’d end up keeping it bent at the elbow, my lower arm tucked up protectively against my chest, fist clenched under my chin. Attractive, eh?

The last time this happened I was at work. Next door to my office was a chiropractor. I was in such pain I decided to pop over and ask if he might have any ideas–and he did. He used ultrasound therapy on it for about fifteen minutes. To my utter surprise and delight, when he was done I had much more range of motion–low pain as opposed to just-shoot-me-now pain–and could allow the arm to hang normally off my shoulder. Incredible. If ultrasound therapy is a possible option for you, you might want to give it a try.

In the meantime– GOOD hearing from you. I hope you’ll have a restful, playful and pain-free weekend.

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