Arthritis Pain Relief

osteoarthritis in my thumb joints at 32?

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:54:52 +0000

I am a professional musician, play keyboard both for money and for relaxation. I was just recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my thumb joints on both hands. Without my hands I am useless and living in a van down by the river. . . until I can’t take it anymore. Anyone have any experience with this that could lend some advise as to what’s to come and what works or doesn’t work? I am 32 and have been told by the dr that my joints look like a 55 year old.

I have arthritis-like symptoms…?

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:50:46 +0000

But my blood tests come back ‘normal’ excluding my ANA which is positive.

I have joint pain in my knees along with swelling and stiffness. My fingers are puffy, stiff and swollen.

My CRP is <3 (0-7) and rheumatoid factor IgM 9 (0-15). I have a positive ANA. All other blood tests have come back normal.

I have been given the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia, but my symptoms are not wide spread pain.
My GP thinks it might be Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease.
I do not have Diabetes and Lyme Disease is very very rare where I live (New Zealand) and I’ve only ever traveled to Australia and Samoa.

I have to wait 2 months to see a rheumatologist. I’ve had these symptoms for at least 6 months. They’ve been developing slowly but about 6 months ago they got worse.

Also, my joints click, pop and grind when I walk or stand up.
My pain is worse in the cold, up and down stairs or hills and in the morning.
Over the counter anti-inflammatories help the pain a lot. Nearly 80% of my knee pain goes when I take them.
I also have well managed Celiac Disease.

My other symptoms-
dry eyes, skin, nails and mouth.
Raynaud’s Disease.
Odd rashes.
Oral and nasal ulcers

I don’t have diabetes.
I’m 21 years old, normal weight, slightly low blood pressure, all other stats are normal.

Any ideas?

Is Inflammatory Arthritis the same as Rheumatoid Arthritis?

admin — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:53:23 +0000

Any information would be great – I was diagnosed yesterday and the dr said it was inflammatory arthritis, but also mentioned rheumatoid arthritis and I’m not sure if it’s the same or if one causes the other. Thanks!

why is there still no cure for cancer, arthritis, diabetis, aids, etc..?

admin — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:55:06 +0000

do the drug companies just want to keep us buying palliatives.

Do I have juvenile idiopathic arthritis?

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:51:28 +0000

I’m 14. The joints that hurt are my elbows wrists fingers knees ankles and toes. My back and neck hurt too. Some joints have hurt longer than others. I also read that some symptoms of jia are rashes. Two years ago I got this full body rash and now when I take a shower my feet and back itch an burn. I also kinda walk abnormally… My feet kinda turn inwards when I walk and I have flat arches. So what do you think?

What helps a dog with arthritis?

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:51:15 +0000

My dog has arthritis and she is in a lot of pain because of it so I was wondering if there was something that could help get rid of the pain.

What other things do people with arthritis have to do apart from take medication?

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:49:35 +0000

For example, people with diabetes have to exercise and keep their blood sugar at a certain level. I wanted to know what do arthritis patients have to do apart from taking medication?

HOW MANY KIDS IN THE WORLD HAVE JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, PLEASE PLEASE ANSWER!!!1?

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:51:27 +0000

1 in how many kids of the world have juvenile arthritis?

if you don’t understand it’d be like 1 in 200 kids get cancer. that’s just an example though.

Is arthritis more likely caused by over use of bones or not enough?

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:49:24 +0000

I have heard arthritis is caused by not enough use (not enough exercise) and to much use. Which one is right or which one gives you a higher chance of getting it?

Is it normal to have rheumatoid arthritis and not have any symptoms for 2 weeks without medicine?

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:50:51 +0000