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    Poll for families that watch Peppa Pig

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    3 hours ago, Laura Corin said:

    I haven't seen the show. In common parlance in Britain it's not a compliment.  It's a way of putting someone down who is showing off their cleverness, someone who is a 'know it all' or 'smarty pants'.

    Nice!  I was correct.  Thank you for letting those of us not in the UK know the meaning.

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    calling Dr Hive....wrist pain

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    1 hour ago, Pawz4me said:

    I'm not particularly sensitive to odors, but I don't recall that Voltaren or Capzasin have any odor at all. BioFreeze has a slight odor but it goes away quickly. The topicals can work fairly well for smaller joints, but not so well for larger/deeper ones. IIRC Voltaren can be used up to four times a day.

    Can you take Tylenol (acetaminophen)? It's not a NSAID, and the arthritis version works well for me. I have both RA and OA, with many affected joints. I do sometimes switch to NSAIDs when I'm having significant swelling, but for maintenance/normal use I stick with Tylenol Arthritis. But if you just have one wrist affected it makes sense to try a topical.

    Yes, I can take Tylenol but had no idea they had an arthritis version.    My understanding was that all the arthritis versions of meds contained an NSAID.   I will definitely look into it.  Being able to take something orally would be nice on days that the pain is bad.  Swelling is better some days and worse other days.  So far it is officially just the one joint but there is no cartilage at all in the joint and since that visit there are times my entire hand just aches and hurts so I am wondering if my hand is also affected.  I also have tendonitis in this hand, though that is not an issue right now (my hand surgeon treated it a few months ago with cortisone shots and the second one took care of it).  

    Thank you so much for the info on the various topical meds.  It sounds like they will all be fine odor-wise and now I have 3 good options.   I am sorry you are dealing with both types of arthritis and in multiple joints.  That is not fun at all.   I really appreciate your help.

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    calling Dr Hive....wrist pain

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    On 8/28/2023 at 2:38 PM, Pawz4me said:

    Could it be arthritis?

    If you don't want to take oral pain medication you can try some of the topical stuff. Those can work fairly well for smaller joints. Voltaren (diclofenac) is now available OTC (used to be Rx). BioFreeze is my choice, other people like the ones with capsaicin. But what works best is probably fairly individual.

    I have just been diagnosed with arthritis in one of my wrists.  I can't take NSAIDs so I am left to rely on topical.   I didn't realize they actually worked pretty well so hadn't tried any of them.  Does this have a strong odor? Strong odors give me a headache.  How long does it typically relieve your pain?   My hand surgeon gave me a cortisone shot that has kept the pain tolerable and should hopefully keep working another month or so.  But I would love to have a med to use once the cortisone isn't working well anymore.

    Doctors are confusing sometimes

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    20 hours ago, Melissa in Australia said:

    Not really any different. I said to the doctor yesterday that I am very disappointed in myself as I was hoping I was going to see improvements each day, but I feel just the same. I guess I was hoping I was getting better

    I really hope that you are getting better but it is just slower going than you wish.  Are they now treating the sarcoidosis?   Did they determine if it was in your heart?  I am continuing to think/pray for you.

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    Some home insurance ending coverage for major disasters

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    Thank you for the heads up and the article.  Ugh.  Just one more thing to worry about.   What in the world happens when people can't get insurance?  I mean the mortgage co requires it if you carry a mortgage.   And whether you have a mortgage or not, if something happens and you have no insurance and don't have the means to rebuild out of pocket (many of us, including me, couldn't afford it),  then what?  Just lose everything and walk away from your destroyed home?

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    Doctors are confusing sometimes

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    3 hours ago, Melissa in Australia said:

    I Can walk again. First time in 5 weeks

    It is so amazing 

    Both the physio and I cried together 

    I am using one of those old people's walkers. And have to have a nurse or someone standing behind me cause I am a falls risk 

    But I walked 10 metres with only 2 seated rests 

    It is so absolutly wonderful 

     

    This is wonderful!   Made me tear up reading it.  Finally progress in the right direction!  I pray it keeps up and each day you are healthier and stronger.  Many gentle hugs.

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    That is all

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    2 hours ago, TexasProud said:

    It feels like the message I get over and over and over is your voice doesn't matter.

     

    39 minutes ago, TexasProud said:

    I still have nothing to show for my life that will truly last.  In 100 years no one will know I was here. No one will care.

    These 2 statements jumped out at me because I feel the very same way.     I have thought so very much about these things and my conclusions about them weight heavily on my heart.    You are not alone, please know that.

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    Thank you

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    You are such a great mom and your children are incredibly fortunate to have you for their mom.   No matter how you ultimately handle this I am positive you will do a fantastic job and your daughter will know and feel your constant love and support.     Hopefully your brother and SIL will, at some point, ask for your input because truly you are an invaluable resource and such a strong advocate for those in need.   (side note:  I really wish I had had a mom like you)

     

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    Doctors are confusing sometimes

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    Melissa this is just a big scary awful thing and it seems you can't catch a break.  Our shoulders are collectively here for you to cry on at any time.   It does seem that your medical team is thorough and on top of it all.   Praying they figure it out and treatment is successful.   My deep hope is that with proper treatment your heart will heal and regain proper function as well as healing everything else.  

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