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does anyone else have physio for thier ra??
i am due to go tomorrow but not sure how they can help---i'm not knocking the offer just very unsure about what they can do
caz xx
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Hi Caz,
I had lots of Physio and gentle massage in the beginning when I was first diagnosed. I could not use my right arm or turn my head very far and physio helped immensely, working on my neck gave me use of my arm. I was also given exercises to do, my daughter used to do gentle massage on my neck too, it was amazing the difference it made. Try anything you feel may help, you may be pleasantly surprised. Hope it works for you take care Lorna x
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Physiotherapy isn't offered often enough to RA sufferers IMO. Daily mobilisation of joints is very important, to prevent them seising up, even when you have no cartilege left. Its when your joints are flaring that they don't recommend it in case you damage stretched tendons and ligaments which hold joints in place, causing joints to sublux. Over the years I've had ultrasound, hands in hot wax, passive exercises for hips and exercising in a gym using treadmill, bike etc. Carol
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Hi Caz
I have just finished having phiso
it was for the MS in the begining but it went on for the RA
I found it great to get me going
I do the exercises every day and do feel better for it
just try and see how it works for you
take care
Mary L
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hi guys
i have to say pleasently suprised by the results of phsio--which was for my feet!
RA related tho
they have improved and altho i will have to keep the exercised going prob for ever-according to the physio --my feet have really improved
caz x
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yes i had lots of O.T bad hands .She done weeks of work my hands look normal now .OT got my stuck stiff mis shaping hands to being almost normal and very moblie she also helped out as once i draged both legs and limped she roported this to the team and they kept seeing me .( my ot has p.a herself and knows the busness ) Cant thank her enough feet feet people helped out there Had phyiso and hydro private and hospital and they will help lots if you help your self like i swim so i got hydro .R.a phyiso in dept same phyiso private as i knew her when i had bad back and went private and she refured me too her self up hospital ( her new job ) Now i look as nothings wrong . i have had one bad flare up .But since MTX I have been good they now say i have everything mild christine The chocolate eating housewife ...The washer woman .....naughty lady
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I've had lots of physio in the past year, and have recently had acupuncture. Unfortunately none of it really helped. I'm going to see the physio once more, and she's going to give me some stretching exercises. I don't think she know what else to try!
Lyn
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Carol_F wrote:i have to say pleasently suprised by the results of phsio--which was for my feet! Hi Caz It's amazing isn't it?! I had physio on my feet about 10 years ago after major surgery and the exercises she gave me proved so important in my ongoing mobility. I'm sure that without the input of the physio I would be far less mobile. I've also had physio on my hands and wrists, knees and hips and cervical spine (the neck and upper spine) and providing I continue with the daily exercises it really does help ... I know because I don't half suffer if I miss a day or two! I don't think the structure of my joints will ever appear to look better but at least if they are kept supple and mobile that's what matters. Stick with the exercises Caz, that's really good news  Lyn x
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thanks for this thread- I am off to physio tomorrow afternoon!
Miracle cures always gladly received....
Jenni xxhow to be a velvet bulldoser
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i wasnt offered any physio when i went for my apointment, just asked how i was feeling then given another apointment for dec  so hope you have better luck, in north ayrshire there is only 2 rhummy nurses so ive been told  sylvia
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Certainly in this area RA patients aren't offered any Physiotherapy until joint damage has occurred. When I have asked for a referral, or on occasion when it has been suggested, it has never been preventative it has been a case of needs must either as a last ditch attempt to salvage something or to stop me moaning! Perhaps early physio isn't that important (I don't know!) but certainly gentle and regular exercise/stretching is beneficial in RA. Just not when the RA is active otherwise damage to inflamed joints and soft tissue can occur. What I think would be useful for everyone diagnosed with RA would be a sheet of helpful exercises which can be used regularly and thereby increase the support to the joints provided by the tendons, ligaments and muscle tissue. Good luck tomorrow Jenni :) Lyn x
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I have found physio very helpful and as others have said keeping joints as mobile as you can is good.
I have been going since my stroke last year but am getting a lot of muscle & joint pain so physio will not do much @ present.
According to my specialist my bloods are fine so I shouldn't be having problems!
Also been to hydro which really helps but there is such a waiting list so don't get to go very often.
Hope you find physio helpful.
Carol
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Don't you just love it when your bloods are "fine" and the know-alls think problems will disappear? Morons!
Love Jeanxxxx
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Hi ive been having physio since the problem with my back. The physio has given me excercises to strengthn my core. Ive bought one of those excercise balls from Argos and so far so good
Im on the waiting list for hydro as well.
Good luck hope all goes well!!
Love Heatherxx
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