gretta collins

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1. Anyone else with sacroiliitis?

   gretta collins replied to MomNRN's topic in General Nursing

   I was diagnosed with sacroiliitis in September last year. Pain control was difficult and inadequate for some time. I had my back first injected in early December with only "some " relief. The next time was on March 2, 2005, and I got almost insta...

2. Anyone else with sacroiliitis?

   gretta collins replied to MomNRN's topic in General Nursing

   I was really scared too (I've only had it done once) but the doctor who did it was great. And I started sleeping better that night. It's starting to wear off and I will have it done again around March 1st. Unfortunately I may not be able to have t...

3. Anyone else with sacroiliitis?

   gretta collins replied to MomNRN's topic in General Nursing

   Couldn't find a date. But today is January 29, 2005. Sacroiliitis is not fun! and it definitely affects the quality of life. I was diagnosed in the fall and my primary physician sent me to Mayo Clinic Rheumatology for evaluation and treatment plan...

4. Anyone else with sacroiliitis?

   gretta collins replied to MomNRN's topic in General Nursing

   I too recently was diagnosed with sacroiliitis. What a shock! How do I handle the pain? I had approximately four months of PT and am now on a maintenance program. Also had SI joint injection of a steroid (Kenalog)through Mayo Clinic in Rochester,...