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Sjogrens Topics => Living Life In Spite of Sjogren's => Topic started by: Scottietottie on October 22, 2012, 04:24:42 PM

Title: Bit of a setback
Post by: Scottietottie on October 22, 2012, 04:24:42 PM
hi
the other day I said I was back but since then my forearm has swollen up agin. Wentto a walk in centre today. They sent me to the hospital and they gave me a heparin hot because I may have a blood clot. I may not - but better safe than sorry. Tomorrow they will phone with an appointment for a scan.

So - typing is awkward again but I've been reading. Welc ome tp aLL nebies I've missed.

Hospital said " so is swollen arm painful?" How does one reply? Pain has been a fact of life for over 10 years now!
Just looking for enough reduction of pai to be able to sleep in a bed again and be able to get dressed!

Take care - Scottie
Title: Re: Bit of a setback
Post by: Cheryl on October 22, 2012, 04:57:29 PM
Big gentle hugs to you, Scottie!
Cheryl

(((((((((((((((((Scottie)))))))))))))))))))
Title: Re: Bit of a setback
Post by: madderakka on October 23, 2012, 12:59:07 AM
I hope your arm heals quickly!

As for answering the pain question, I would make them aware that you have daily pain already, so your 6 might be a typical person's 8.
Title: Re: Bit of a setback
Post by: Katybarstool on October 23, 2012, 12:54:55 PM
Scottie

Sorry to har about your arm. How is it today?

Kathyx