My question is this scan I have just had I don't know much about it was done in the nuclear medicine department which entailed first having an injection in my vein then returning 3 hours later for the scan it was called a gamma camera never heard of this can anyone help I would be great full for any advice

take care sue

Yes its differant than a bone density test..Thats good you have had both of them!

Methotrexate 14 yrs, Enbrel 3 yrs, Humira 5 yrs, Rituxan this year

Hi Pat thank you for getting back to me yes I saw a picture at the side of me & I thought the light areas might have been the hot spots thank you for putting me on the right track it's so good talking to some one who has been through all this, everybody that I've spoken too say they have never heard of one so that worried me slightly so is this your second one, the only part I found difficult was when they fastened my hands, & feet up I was in so much pain with them being in that position & didn't want to say anything to the nurse in case she had to stop & start all over again fool I know

Take care & best wishes Sue  

At least they talk to you in between sets, are you ok?..LOL

But its my ortho ordering it...i hope they say 3 hours come back, get a little shopping and lunch beforehand

take care

Methotrexate 14 yrs, Enbrel 3 yrs, Humira 5 yrs, Rituxan this year

I know what you mean they did pt something under my legs but it didn't help much hubby said why didn't you tell them you were in pain but you know how it is you think just grin &focus on something

I hope yours goes well & at least it's done now do you know how long it takes for the results to come back I didn't wait around to ask just gave a smile said thankyou then left silly woman

Another place i go to, its close to home, so i just sign the paper, wait, and they give me a copy of anything, like xray, cat scan, bloodwork, for my file of body parts, in 5 minutes

Methotrexate 14 yrs, Enbrel 3 yrs, Humira 5 yrs, Rituxan this year

Well it will probably be a few weeks until I find out because it's taken about three months to see rheumy  I wish we were told straight away but that is the system I suppose  I've never been on a site where some one answers back in short times so thankyou for taking the time to answer

keep smiling & if you ever need help I hope I can be of some help to you

My 75 years decaying bones are having OA for the last 35 years. For past 10-15 years I have'nt been taking any pain killers or any doctor's visit for this painful disease. It started from my right-knee in 1975 and now with passage of time, its inflicting different parts of my body. Anyhow I'm having normal practices of my life without any hinderance. The treatment I'm having does not cure OA or RA, but simply keep the disease in check. I simply advise you use the same natural medicine I'ave been using for years. Its "Termeric" yellow powder. Termeric is a root, powder of which is used in spices throughout China, India and other far-east and south-asian countries. You can find in any Chinese or Indian grocery shop. Take one teaspoon full, dilute in a cup of milk, warm it and drink once, first thing in morning, if pain chronic, twice in a day. You will get result in 2-3 months. Its unharmful with no side effect. If it cannot work with you, it cannot harm you even. Continue your doctor's medicines and consultations till you are sure you find difference in your pain intensity. When you mark distinct sympton of pain subsiding, gradually stop doc's medicines and consultations. Continue this natural treatment for at least 6-8 months. This is the treatment my wife and me are having for years without any difficulty. If it works on you, which I'm sure it will, spread the treatment to your friends and families without any obligation. Any question, ask at hitt2000@yahoo.com. IH.

http://arthritis.about.com/b/2006/10/30/turmeric-shows-health-benefits-for-arthritis.htm 

Age 82, diagnosed RA 12/2001, married since 1952, 4 sons no daughters, 4 grandsons 1 granddaughter.  Doing well on Methotrexate and Remicade.