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Old 10-10-2011, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by irish4luck View Post
Am I making too much of this? My biggest fear?: being touched and prodded in places on my arm that will set off a "flare."
Only time will answer that first part; IME, stressing over things outside of your control is only going to be detrimental/exacerbate things, and likely needlessly.

As to your biggest fear, I agree with others who've suggested talking honestly & openly about this at your first appointment. Being prepared ahead of time to accurately describe things verbally should help avoid/reduce any need for poking & prodding. The (google: ) McGill Pain Questionnaire may help. Also, googling: pain adjectives

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