tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551994216062621619.post8717713788191017348..comments2023-12-15T09:44:25.056-05:00Comments on Frozen Woman: Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis: In Which a Number of Things Are HistoryLaurie Grassihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11297964722383351333noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551994216062621619.post-66429098704367742222010-11-23T16:12:38.632-05:002010-11-23T16:12:38.632-05:00I had a rotator cuff tear, pre-RA, years ago. I s...I had a rotator cuff tear, pre-RA, years ago. I still remember the agony. It hurt continually...not just with movement. It hurt just to have my arm attached to my shoulder. I wore a sling for semi-relief when the mere weight of my arm became excruciating. I was given the option of surgery, which I was told wouldn't be guaranteed to fix the problem, or to let it heal on its own. I chose heal on its own. Took about a year before I was completely pain free and able to once again play tennis, teach yoga, etc...like I said, that was pre-RA. :) I feel your pain, Laurie. I hope the test results present you with some good options.Peggy Sirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300632380291636277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551994216062621619.post-19608805897362970662010-11-22T23:54:30.785-05:002010-11-22T23:54:30.785-05:00I don't think it's a bit odd that you have...I don't think it's a bit odd that you have pain at rest as well as when moving. But then, I'm looking at my own experiences instead of the textbooks, so what would I know. <i>sigh</i> I hope your doctor is able to find a good solution for you, and that you're able to (finally) get some relief.WarmSockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12192702662231361355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551994216062621619.post-68987226757559364412010-11-22T22:39:52.691-05:002010-11-22T22:39:52.691-05:00How about getting a shoulder implant ... or would ...How about getting a shoulder implant ... or would that be a shoulder augmentation? Well, you don't really want a bigger shoulder, do you? In any case, sorry it's still giving you problems. And sorry it was so painful trying to figure out what is going on. Enbrel worked very well for me for 5 years.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03575686459496908135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551994216062621619.post-25425109454944970092010-11-22T21:12:03.777-05:002010-11-22T21:12:03.777-05:00Oh Laurie, that sucks. It's so discouraging wh...Oh Laurie, that sucks. It's so discouraging when a drug doesn't work, and your shoulder sounds so painful (and yes, today was very grey!). I don't imagine all this rain helps any of us. <br /><br />I hope that when you do start the Enbrel, you notice a big improvement. I'm thinking of you and hoping things start to look up soon.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07842890893365738906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551994216062621619.post-35402221893088275642010-11-22T17:26:50.562-05:002010-11-22T17:26:50.562-05:00Arava? Hmmm my doctor keeps tossing that one out t...Arava? Hmmm my doctor keeps tossing that one out thinking that methotrexate has stopped working after 20 years. My friends hair fell out in clumps on Arava. My shoulder hurts 24/7. I had my last cortisone injection in May. It hurts resting or moving it. I cannot raise it above my shoulder. Yesterday I couldn't even mix the batter for muffins....it is pretty useless. I love how they put you through the range of motions for the perfect picture at every angle. I hope you get some answers and relief soon.Melanie: I am Me, Myself and Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488825434424033769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551994216062621619.post-4672097796247238992010-11-22T16:44:25.095-05:002010-11-22T16:44:25.095-05:00Aww, Laurie. What a misery! I hope the ultrasound ...Aww, Laurie. What a misery! I hope the ultrasound will show what's going on inside that shoulder of yours so your doc can get you started on an effective treatment.<br /><br />And I'm sorry the Arava bothered your stomach so. I take it, and I've been lucky enough not to have any problems with it. I'm confused about the Enbrel, however. Aren't you already taking that by injection?<br /><br />Sending you warmth-patience-comfort rays, m'friend. Take care. ;)<br />-WrenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551994216062621619.post-31614170409197369382010-11-22T14:57:35.232-05:002010-11-22T14:57:35.232-05:00:( how crappy. maybe they'll finally get to th...:( how crappy. maybe they'll finally get to the bottom of it once you get the results back. <br /><br />I wish we could all have our bodies back, would be the best Christmas present ever!Squirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00087794277683329143noreply@blogger.com