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Old 22-07-2015, 07:37 PM
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Goodbye to good health :(

Hi all
Had the biggest health crisis of my life, including a full week in hospital.
About a month or so ago noticed a burning sensation when urinating, wasn't too bad at first but got worse week by week. I noted urine had become cloudy, say GP got antibiotics. Had ultrasound, showed enlarged prostate, stronger antibiotics did nothing. Then eyes affected in space of 2 days become very red and full of gunk. parents took me to emergency, was admitted.

In a few days I deteriorated further and knee joints became affected, could barely walk. Constant testing for bugs revealed nothing. Eventual diagnosis was a rare but very disabling Reactive Arthritis, also known as Reiters Syndrome. Its an autoimmune disorder where immune system begins to attack parts of the body, I have the "Classic triad" Reiters Syndrome of unary tract, eyes and joints being attacked.

Prognosis is a very slow recovery at best 3 to 6 months. I went from running 50 kms a week to not even able to walk to local bus stop. I envisage there will be muscle wasting, also the joint swelling and inflammation could result in permanent damage. Online blurb says some sufferers can be left permanently disabled.

I'm on Indocid Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory medication. It can have side effects in the gut and liver. Ive had a lot of time off my 8 hours a week part time cleaning job, will return on Friday. I certainly wont be capable of anything more for some time.
Astronomy is out, cold night air plays havoc, I get chills and fevers, and cold on knees makes them worse and cannot lift anything heavy.

So that's my sad story, I think I must say goodbye to good health from now on. Cheers, Scott
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Old 22-07-2015, 08:00 PM
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Sorry to hear that, Scott. These times can be testing. It doesn't sound like fun, so try to stay positive and make the most of each day. The goal posts have just been moved for a while...

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Old 22-07-2015, 08:09 PM
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That's a bugga! Hopefully you will be in the group that recovers at 3 months.

I had to quit running also (not that I ever went far) but switched to cycling which is easier on my joints. But make sure you give yourself lots of time to recover first.
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Old 22-07-2015, 08:19 PM
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Jeez. Wouldn't wish that on anyone! Sorry to hear, and hope it is something you can get back on top of!
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Old 22-07-2015, 08:32 PM
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I'm so sorry to hear this, Scott.

As a fellow September 2nd baby, I wish you all the very best in your recovery.

You're in my thoughts.

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Old 22-07-2015, 08:55 PM
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Many thanks all. Will see the Rheumatologist on 6th August, hopefully might have a better prognosis by then. Cheers, Scott
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Old 22-07-2015, 09:03 PM
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Gee Scott, that's a really bad break.
Hope all goes well and quickly in your recovery.
Maybe spend the time designing a remote system
Get well soon Buddy
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Old 22-07-2015, 09:19 PM
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That must have been very frightening for you Scott. I have had my share of scares but nothing as extreme as that and each time I was pretty worried for a bit. I wish you the very best of luck in getting over this problem.
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Old 22-07-2015, 09:38 PM
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Hey Scott, that is a real bummer of a rap
I hope you can get back to some semblance
of good health.
My thoughts go with you in your recovery.
All the best Mate.
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Old 22-07-2015, 10:21 PM
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That is truly astounding.
Best wishes and hope you get better sooner rather than later.
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Old 23-07-2015, 09:08 AM
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Hi Scott

Talk about the rough end of the pineapple.

I wish you a very speedy recovery.
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Old 23-07-2015, 11:16 AM
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Hi Scott,
That's a plate full for sure.
Take it one day at a time and see the positive side that the medical folk can help.
Good luck.
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Old 23-07-2015, 01:36 PM
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Bummer !
Sorry to hear of your situation. Not good. Take care of yourself first but maybe you can access some of the networked scopes for a bit of remote viewing. There is a regular world wide group that feed live views to other watchers, can't remember it's name right now. Someone will chip in with it if I don't find it in time.
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Old 23-07-2015, 01:45 PM
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^ NightSkyNetwork.

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Old 23-07-2015, 06:30 PM
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Hope it works out OK for you, Scott, and it turns out to be an easily managed condition.

Cheers,
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Old 24-07-2015, 05:24 AM
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Old 24-07-2015, 11:01 AM
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Sorry to hear about your illness. Hope you get some relief and recovery. Good health is a precious but overlooked thing. Positive. Ives headed your way!
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Old 28-07-2015, 01:17 PM
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Thanks all
Found I still have to stay on anti inflamatories (indocid) as doc wants me to ease off them due to affects on liver and gut but could barely walk this morning, took a pill and not so bad now. Cheers, Scott
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Old 28-07-2015, 02:25 PM
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Wow Scott, that is bloody terrible, one certainly doesn't know what is around the corner, I do hope you eventually make a full recovery.

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Old 06-09-2015, 06:52 PM
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Thanks all. An update. I was prescribed indomethan anti inflammatory which I only take when necessary. I have been cleared to start exercise by my rheumatologist team. I can also do some running as long as I don't push through pain. I still cannot squat right down if I need to pick something up. So do appear to be recovering but may be some months to a full recovery. Rheumatologist thinks no permanent damage to my knees. I dodged a bullet re eyesight. Was told I could have gone blind if I didn't go to emergency when I did.

There is still the risk of ongoing symptoms or relapses so will take it a day at a time. Cheers all. Scott
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