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what often happens to a joint affected by rheumatoid arthritis?

admin — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:52:14 +0000

What can I give to my cat who has rheumatoid arthritis?

admin — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:02:38 +0000

I’m looking for holistic, green solutions. Not Big Pharma drugs.

When you have Rheumatoid Arthritis, what does ‘Searls Sign’ mean?

admin — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:04:56 +0000

I saw this on my doctor’s notes after she left the room, and the nurse didn’t know what it meant…I can’t find it anywhere!

Rehumatoid arthritis?

admin — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:53:35 +0000

Please try to bear with me, it’s a lot of info and also a long shot.
I started feeling sick about 6 months ago. Tired, and achy almost like flu symptoms but no fever or cough. I had a CBC done and everything was pretty normal. Just showed signs for anemia. I was also tested for ra and it was negative.
My doctors thought I just needed Vitimans but with my continued complaints of fatigue and pain in my hands and knees she sent me to a rheumatologist. I listed my symptoms, which had significantly change in the past 6 months. Since December I have lost 70 pounds with no explanation. I wake up at night covered in sweat so bad I have to change the sheets. My body HURTS so bad, in my bones and my muscles ache. I bruise easy and lasting. He listened but did not seem to take me very seriously, although he did do blood work. 3 weeks later, I went back for my results. My rehumatoid factor was positive. My platelet count had gone from 265 (6 months ago) to 134. My WBC was also lower from 9.6 to 6.8. In the 3 weeks between visits, I lost another 9 pounds. He ran more labs, re testing everything he already did and also checking for lupus. My celiac diease panel came back neg. 3 more weeks of waiting while in the meantime he put me on 15 mg of pregestrone for a ween down 12 day cycle. It’s making me nuts. I feel like he is dismissive to me because of my age (I’m 28) and I just feel like he’s missing something. My primary doctor says its out of her hands because he is my specialist and I can’t go elsewhere for insurance reasons. I want to be proactive about my healthcare but I do not kno what could be wrong, and I don’t kno where to turn. Any imput would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.

Does a total knee replacement have an effect on rheumatoid arthritis?

admin — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:52:43 +0000

I am 23 and have joint achiness in every joint every once in a while. Tested out for Rheumatoid arthritis.?

admin — Mon, 21 May 2012 04:55:16 +0000

I am wondering if I could have a form of gout.

what kind of information do you have on Rheumatoid arthritis?

admin — Sun, 20 May 2012 09:52:21 +0000

Do dogs have leg cramps, or is it arthritis?

admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 19:52:23 +0000

I have a 11 year old female chihuahua.
Lately she has done it about 2 times but it is like her legs fell asleep or something but she will go to walk and fall and her legs tremble alot. I dont know what it is, at all.
Do I need to get her daily baby asprin or what?
Thanks in advance!

Rheumatoid arthritis after baby?

admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 14:55:30 +0000

Has anyone developed rheumatoid arthritis after having a baby? I have been having severe pain in my knees and fingers for the last two weeks. Doctors are running test; wondering what other’s experiences have been.
For those who have had this, has the RA gotten better after the flare-up? I hate taking any medications (Advil/Tylenol included), so I’d rather not resort to that. Its very hard for me to go up and down stairs and pick things up off the ground while holding my son.

If I have a rheumatoid factor, does that automatically mean I have or will have rheumatoid arthritis?

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:54:23 +0000