PSA: do not expect me to be useful

[maradydd]

My joints have decided to do that exciting grating-together thing again, and it is of course just as comfortable as ever (which is to say, no fun at all). Keeping myself fed and watered is a challenge, so right now my focus is on (1) basic life needs, (2) family stuff, and (3) work, in that order. If I have committed to doing anything in a short timeframe for you, the chances of my flaking are high.

I am loading up on glucosamine/chondroitin and hitting the NSAIDs, but if previous experience is any indicator, this'll be done with me whenever it's ready to be and not a day sooner. :-/

Hey, massage therapists: what's useful for tight muscles plus a heavy dose of O BTW YOUR JOINTS HATE U?

Comments

[songblaze.livejournal.com]

Hm. The fact that you tested negative for RF doesn't necessarily mean no RA. Especially with the edema last time, I can't help but be somewhat suspicious. Has anyone suggested seronegative RA? Hm.

I also have gotten something like that, and it was the one and only time I tested postive for anti-nuclear antibodies.

I think PT and heat are the main treatments for RA joint pain. TENS unit if you can get your hands on one.

[bigby.livejournal.com]

Retest the RA if possible.
Have you checked for systemic allergic responses?

Soaking in saltwater/seawater can help sometimes.

Good luck.

[maradydd.livejournal.com]

I will go and talk to my doctor about testing for RF antibodies. The bodywork I had done has basically sorted the symptoms (thank god), but I would rather treat things higher up the chain, as it were. We do have a TENS unit, though I think enochsmiles took it with him.