i think my father has severe arthritis what are the symptoms?
5 months ago hіѕ wrist ѕtаrtеd 2 hυrt thеn wеnt up 2 hіѕ shoulders, hе саn’t lift hіѕ arms up past hіѕ shoulders now, hе′s іn pain аt night саn’t sleep, i јυѕt notice hе′s walking real ѕlοw,now hе ѕауѕ thе back οf hіѕ knees аrе hurting..hе tοld mе hіѕ legs аlmοѕt gave out thе οthеr day whіlе shopping..i took hіm іn 2 thе doc..dіd ѕοmе test..heart іѕ gοοd.. thyroid іѕ gοοd.found ѕοmе sediments οf arthrits..still waiting 4 more test such аѕ tick bites…whаt еνеr іѕ going οn іѕ progressing..hе′s very stubborn..
i think u answered ur own question, or at least suggested an answer, with the whole “still waiting for other tests” thing, but as for the symptoms, i thinking swollen and achy joints. just wait for the tests. didn’tu say that they found that he had arthritis? then why are you asking?
There are many types of arthritis. The symptoms you describe can be consistent with a couple.
While it is impossible to say in a forum like this what the condition might turn out to be, you are on the right track. Hopefully the results of the other 4 test will give you the answers you need. If not keep pushing the doctors and your father until you get those answers.
It may be helpful if your father kept a medical journal. They can be very handy in helping with a diagnosis and later for treatment. I have added a link to an article in the section below that explains how this works.
I wish your father the best and you peace of mind.
Rusty
Editor
http://arthritis-symptom.com/