Hi, my name is Sparklebright62! I have pain and swelling in my leg, shoulder, and elbows

Sparklebright62

Hi there,

I keep getting constant joint pain my R leg is swelling and also having problems with my left shoulder waiting for an ultrasound scan also last night both my elbows swollen so much you couldn't see my elbow joints and hospital are saying this is osteoarthritis no way its rheumatiod arthritis I am right.


Sparklebright62.

Tori_Scope

Hi @Sparklebright62! Welcome to the community

I'm sorry that you've been in so much pain. Are you saying you think it's rheumatoid arthritis, not osteoarthritis? Or that you thought you had osteoarthritis, and that they've now confirmed this?

Just to let you know, I've moved your post into the Chronic Pain category. 

janer1967

Hi @Sparklebright62 Welcome to the community, sorry you are in such pain and you dont agree with the diagnosis, what makes you think it is wrong ?

Sparklebright62

Hi to you,

The hospital are saying its osteoarthritis its not its rheumatiod arthritis last night both my elbows swollen up you couldn't see my elbow joints at all they were so swollen I get fatigue depressed no energy @t all just want to sleep don't feel like eating have lost lots of weight since I came home from hospital 8.1kg in about 4 or more weeks.

I am also having bowel problems incontinence/ibs ect really stressfull.
I am phoning doctors in the morning will see what they say.

Sparklebright62.

janer1967

Have you seen specialist or was it a&e you went to 

Phone gp and also see about your other problems 

Let us know how you get on 

Tori_Scope

I'm sorry to hear that @Sparklebright62 It definitely sounds like this needs to get sorted as soon as possible.

Were you able to speak to the doctor yesterday morning? 

Sparklebright62

Yes he just prescribed gel for now to use 4 times per day.
I have lost 8.4kg since I came home from hospital 
I have sent in pictures to the doctors via web.
Think they are supposed to be referring me back to rheumatology but I need to have an ultrasound first don't know how long this will take.

Sparklebright62.

Tori_Scope

Is the gel helping at all @Sparklebright62?

That is a lot of weight I know you said you don't feel like eating, but could you perhaps try some liquids, like a smoothie or some soup? 

Fingers crossed it won't take very long to get the ultrasound done. Could you ask anyone what they think the wait time might be?

emmarenshaw

Welcome to the community @Sparklebrightisright so sorry to hear of your pain. We’re all here if you need our support.

Sparklebright62

Hi to all,

I think the wait time will be debatable as I've still not had my heart scan so no hope of getting my shoulder scan which is very worrying I've a funny feeling this won't be sorted till next year some how its not good enough.

Sparklebright62.

Tori_Scope

Let's hope it gets sorted quicker than that @Sparklebright62! I do think it's worth asking them what they think the wait time might be. How long have you been on the list for a heart scan? 

Sparklebright62

Hi to all,

I received my appointment today its for October 2 appointments not happy still getting symptoms again

Sparklenright62.

janer1967

Hi sorry you gave a wait but it isnt too far away only couple weeks 

Is is for your heart scan or you arm 

Sparklebright62

Hi to all,

Heart Scan

Sparklebright62.

Tori_Scope

Hang in there @Sparklebright62. At least that'll set the wheels in motion a bit more. 

Sparklebright62

Hi Tori,

Thankyou

Sparklebright62.

Tori_Scope

How did the heart scan go @Sparklebright62? 

Chloe_Alumni

Thinking of you @sparklebright62.