Posted by 10derHeart on September 4, 2005, at 17:30:43
In reply to Re: Foot/Joint Pain?, posted by spriggy on September 4, 2005, at 13:02:20
It's okay, Spriggy, you're not scaring me. I know I'm at risk for diabetes because of the weight. That's possible at any time. My blood sugar was checked about 6 months ago and it was ok with the fasting test...although creeping up a bit from prior years, still well below the limit for diabetes.
I don't seem to have any of the other symptoms like excessive thirst, etc. My feet don't burn, and the pain sometimes disappears for up to a year. Or it has in the past. I'll have to admit all of it was much, much better when I exercised regularly. I just don't want the obvious to be so obvious :-)
The stiffening fingers and sort of "creaky" neck really made me think of arthritis, I guess.
I'm scheduling a physical soon anyway, as the community college I've been attending requires one for a portion of the course I'm taking, as we'll be working in local hospitals. Just hate the thought of it all, 'cause my wonderful managed care system has assigned me a new primary doc. Hate getting used to someone new...
Does your prescription anti-inflam. have any potential side effects on the liver you have to watch for? I want to avoid anything that does. Not that's it's the only option - just wondering.
I'm grateful for the medical care I have. God is good to me - all the time, ya' know? Thanks for posting and I'll update when I find out something.
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