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Post by samsara15 on Nov 3, 2014 11:51:29 GMT -6
I’ve always thought chiropractors, acupuncturists, osteopaths, and homeopaths were quacks, but our recent experiences with the failures of traditional doctors make me wonder if they’re so bad after all.
A few weeks ago Sara developed a bad rash all over. It being the weekend, we couldn’t get to our regular doctor and visited one of those emergency care clinics in shopping centers. They gave her a prescription for allergies. This medication cleared up the rash, but her hands and ankles began to swell up and be very painful, and she began to throw up constantly.
It now being a Monday, we went to her normal traditional doctor. They were all anxious to get her into their ‘wellness’ programs, and while they stopped the throwing up, by discontinuing the medication for her rash, they had had no idea what was causing the swelling. So they sent her to a cardiology office. Two or three weeks later, we’ve visited the cardiologists several times, who have only found that she is OK, and now they also want her in their own ‘wellness’’ program. The swelling is still very very painful, and no one is even trying to do anything to help her cope with it, or heal it. One wonders what good these doctors are, except for giving her a lot of tests and running up a lot of bills.
I even have to cut her food for her, since her hands are so painful, and no relief for her in sight.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2014 13:07:28 GMT -6
I'm sorry your wife is not doing well, I hope she gets to feeling better soon.
Health care any more is run like any other business and it's driven by profit. The old family doctor who knew our parents and neighbors are a thing of the past.
If the problem doesn't get better she needs to continue to see the doctor.
Chiropractors, acupuncturists, osteopaths, and homeopaths work in some cases I'm sure but I wouldn't want to bet my life on them.
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Post by samsara15 on Nov 3, 2014 17:23:46 GMT -6
The doctors are essentially on a fishing expedition, and they openly admit that they have no idea what the problem is, which is not very encouraging. I wasn't implying those non-conventional medical practitioners knew any better, just that I can understand why some people might turn to them, after seeing how the conventional doctors are sometimes clueless.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2014 17:43:10 GMT -6
The doctors are essentially on a fishing expedition, and they openly admit that they have no idea what the problem is, which is not very encouraging. I wasn't implying those non-conventional medical practitioners knew any better, just that I can understand why some people might turn to them, after seeing how the conventional doctors are sometimes clueless. She's got to keep going back, sooner or later they will find what the problem is. I saw something like this happen with my Mom. She had been to the doctor so many times for the same problem and never did get any help. One day she was sick again and in bed and I told her come on let me take you up to the doctors. She said why they've never helped me and if I keep going on like this I don't care if I live or not. The long and short of it is she did go back and this time he prescribed a medication that was new and it did help her, She's never been the same. This had been a long standing problem with her and through the years it had only gotten worse.
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Post by samsara15 on Nov 3, 2014 20:22:26 GMT -6
I can only hope that this problem of Sara's does not become a long lasting or insoluble problem.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2014 20:32:33 GMT -6
Sam, get Sara to a Rheumatologist ASAP. Of course, it could ne a million things including a food allergy, which takes a long and tedious process to get to the root of.. but the red flag I'm seeing and hearing is ' Psoriatic Arthritis ' the symptoms are similar to what you are describing. I don't want to come over as a 'know it all' but in lot of ways I am when it comes to arthritis, especially autoimmune driven. I've had RA ( rheumatoid arthritis ) since '86, and believe me it was a process finding a Dr who correctly diagnosed it. RA and Lyme disease display a lot of of the same symptoms. As a matter of fact, there are around one hundred different types of arthritis. Many have the same symptoms, so that's why it is imperative to find an expert in the field. One who has dealt with all the specifics. I became very discouraged, because by then, I couldn't walk, was in horrible pain and all the rest. My daughter ( bless her sweet heart) took this as her personal mission and found a Rheumatologist right here in my city. After four complete blood work ups and a nuclear bone scan the RA diagnosis came back positive. Within four months, the right medication and her help, I could walk relatively pain free I have a cousin who has Psoriatic arthritis and her symptoms sound very similar to what you are describing.. She was diagnosed about twelve years ago, and is now doing well. Some forms of Lupus, which is also an autoimmune disease, have some of the same symptoms too. I'm not trying to scare you, but hoping to inform you, but keep in mind Sara's problem could be nothing this drastic. Also, as my Dr is fond of saying " Forewarned is fore armed" If you don't get good results take her to Mayo. IMO they are the gold standard in diagnoses and treatment. I'm very lucky there is a Mayo right here where I live. I hope she feels better soon. My heart goes out to her. Pain is a bitch. On the upside. Psoriatic arthritis can be well managed with the right meds and treatment. She needs a specialist. ( Just my 2 cents worth ) Do some research on the net and compare symptoms, then get going. Keep in mind that all patients will not develop or present ALL the symptoms listed in this link www.psoriasis.org/psoriatic-arthritis/diagnosisI can't believe no one has referred her to a Rheumatologist. Good luck.
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Post by samsara15 on Nov 4, 2014 19:46:43 GMT -6
Right now, the heart doctor is giving her a diuretic for edema (swelling). I'll keep your thoughts in mind, and see if she can be persuaded. You'd think a staff of eleven or more doctors would have some ideas. Thanks.
I have some what I think is arthritis of my own, less severe, just an annoyance.
I once had a bite that looked like Lyme disease, but they tested it and claimed it wasn't.
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Post by rdlb on Nov 4, 2014 19:54:59 GMT -6
We have had to go homeopathic with our treatments of rashes and such. The doctors have prescribed various sorts of creams, lotions and pills to no effect. One has to look at recent events, a change of diet, outside different weeds, grasses, animals, etc. Different dish soap, laundry detergent, bath soaps? These can cause rashes and swellings. I am not a doctor just concerned about Sara.
My prayers go out to you both.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2014 22:20:29 GMT -6
Right now, the heart doctor is giving her a diuretic for edema (swelling). I'll keep your thoughts in mind, and see if she can be persuaded. You'd think a staff of eleven or more doctors would have some ideas. Thanks. I have some what I think is arthritis of my own, less severe, just an annoyance. I once had a bite that looked like Lyme disease, but they tested it and claimed it wasn't. Well, there is arthritis and there is ARTHRITIS. Any arthritis such as Rheumatoid, lupus. psoriatic, is an autoimmune disease. Any autoimmune disease, arthritis included can be very serious since it is systemic. It can affect all the organs of the body. It's really nothing to play around with.At least ask someone to run a rheumatoid panel. Swelling is often accompanied with the onset. I just don't want to hear of anyone suffering with any autoimmune based arthritis without a proper diagnosis, because time is of the essence. I , of course,I have no idea if this is even in the ball park as far as Sara is concerned, but you don't want to take a chance. Joint deformity and adverse damage to other organs can be the result of a delayed diagnosis. At least you would have the peace of mind knowing that any autoimmune arthritis has been ruled out. Osteoarthritis is just thee result of aging, wear and tear on the bones and bone loss. Osteoarthritis is not an autoimmune disease
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