I have had psoriasis in the past but I have not had a flare up for about 3 years now. 2 Mornings ago, I woke up with a stiff hurting left knee. As the day progressed, it moved to my right knee and then my left elbow. It was much worse after sitting still and then moving. Today it is a little better and it is not as painful but still stiff.

I am a 23 year old female with psoriasis. I have it on my elbow and one foot and just in the last week I now have it on my eyelid. For a long time i thought i had athletes foot and nail fungus then come to find out that my dad has the same problem. a few months ago maybe a bit longer my ankle on the same foot with the psoriasis has started hurting I have to limp to walk. Has anyone else had this problem?

I’ve an atopic eczema inherited from our relatives, but i have an ointment that makes it less active on times, at some moment. Usually when i do nothing (like sitting, laying down on bed) its like my left ankle hurts, its like locked and just.. hurts badly, it takes like 15 minutes to be gone. Now i was wondering if its possible for an 18 yrs. old to have an arthritis? Thank you, answers are much appreciated

Sorry this may be long but I really do need some advice, or some thoughts/explanations on this.

I am 26 years old, have a 2 year old boy, and a husband.

About 8 years ago I was involved in a car crash, but was really unwise about it and did not seek medical evaluations about it. (I was in shock and did not feel any pain at the time)

Since then I have maintained a chronic pain in my left neck/shoulder area. The pain alters forms from time to time: dull aches, sharp pains, burning, tingling, numbness, weakness, concentrated nerve pain deep in my muscles, shooting pains all the way down to my pinkie.

This pain strangely enough fluctuates in levels ranging from about a 4-5 on EXCELLENT days.. some days–stretches of time it can be up to a 9. When its 9 its excruciating. I do not have to be doing anything for my pain to be effecting me. Just sitting down hurts. Needless to say it makes it difficult to be productive around the house or be active with my child.

4 years ago I went to the doctor, and she took an xray and said that she saw evidence of arthritis in my spine. Shortly after that I lost the insurance, and since then could not afford to go back to her.

I went through this discount program clinic place, and have tried to get help through them. For some reason no doctors in this program will say that I have arthritis or will even acknowledge my pain as anything other than psychological. This is increasingly frustrating as I am unable to afford any other kinds of health programs right now, and cannot seek other opinions out side this system.

I have seen more than 5 doctors, taken countless xrays, mris, cat scans, even an EMG test.
(that EMG test was really questionable though as during the beginning of the test, they said that it seemed i was “borderline arthritic” but refused to accept this as they moved the probes around untill they got a normal reading)

Is it likely that programs like these (available to low income people) are unwilling to treat people with chronic- non life threatening conditions?

I am sick and tired of being treated like I am crazy for my pain.

These doctors say that I am “too young” to be experiencing this.

anyways, after weeks and weeks of unsuccessful PT, I tried a Chiropractor. He insisted that I get another Xray, and he said that he saw something wrong with my C6-C7 disc.

How can the Chiropractor and the previous doctor see something that these doctors do not?

The Chiropractor only helps short term, no actual healing going on there, just short term relief.

I am constantly stretching, obtaining therapeutic messages, use heating pads/patches, ice, menthol cream, sleep on a good bed, stay active, work on my posture, try to eat right, exercise, taking Tylenol/aspirin/neproxin does nothing for me. Nothing takes my pain away.

I am fearful that I am flagged as some sort of drug seeker or something, but medication is the last thing I want. If I could do some surgery, burn nerve endings, do some sort of numbing shot, some sort of localized specific nerve blocker, RATHER than a life long regimine of opoid medication, and take the problem away once and for all i would in a heartbeat.

Are any of the above treatments viable as a true long term relief?

Please thoughtful answers only
and thank you for reading all of this..
Please help!

Sorry this may be long but I really do need some advice, or some thoughts/explanations on this.

I am 26 years old, have a 2 year old boy, and a husband.

About 8 years ago I was involved in a car crash, but was really unwise about it and did not seek medical evaluations about it. (I was in shock and did not feel any pain at the time)

Since then I have maintained a chronic pain in my left neck/shoulder area. The pain alters forms from time to time: dull aches, sharp pains, burning, tingling, numbness, weakness, concentrated nerve pain deep in my muscles, shooting pains all the way down to my pinkie.

This pain strangely enough fluctuates in levels ranging from about a 4-5 on EXCELLENT days.. some days–stretches of time it can be up to a 9. When its 9 its excruciating. I do not have to be doing anything for my pain to be effecting me. Just sitting down hurts. Needless to say it makes it difficult to be productive around the house or be active with my child.

4 years ago I went to the doctor, and she took an xray and said that she saw evidence of arthritis in my spine. Shortly after that I lost the insurance, and since then could not afford to go back to her.

I went through this discount program clinic place, and have tried to get help through them. For some reason no doctors in this program will say that I have arthritis or will even acknowledge my pain as anything other than psychological. This is increasingly frustrating as I am unable to afford any other kinds of health programs right now, and cannot seek other opinions out side this system.

I have seen more than 5 doctors, taken countless xrays, mris, cat scans, even an EMG test.
(that EMG test was really questionable though as during the beginning of the test, they said that it seemed i was “borderline arthritic” but refused to accept this as they moved the probes around untill they got a normal reading)

Is it likely that programs like these (available to low income people) are unwilling to treat people with chronic- non life threatening conditions?

I am sick and tired of being treated like I am crazy for my pain.

These doctors say that I am “too young” to be experiencing this.

anyways, after weeks and weeks of unsuccessful PT, I tried a Chiropractor. He insisted that I get another Xray, and he said that he saw something wrong with my C6-C7 disc.

How can the Chiropractor and the previous doctor see something that these doctors do not?

The Chiropractor only helps short term, no actual healing going on there, just short term relief.

I am constantly stretching, obtaining therapeutic messages, use heating pads/patches, ice, menthol cream, sleep on a good bed, stay active, work on my posture, try to eat right, exercise, taking Tylenol/aspirin/neproxin does nothing for me. Nothing takes my pain away.

I am fearful that I am flagged as some sort of drug seeker or something, but medication is the last thing I want. If I could do some surgery, burn nerve endings, do some sort of numbing shot, some sort of localized specific nerve blocker, RATHER than a life long regimine of opoid medication, and take the problem away once and for all i would in a heartbeat.

Are any of the above treatments viable as a true long term relief?

Please thoughtful answers only
and thank you for reading all of this..
Please help!

rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis at the same time? Some of my symptoms apply for both diseases.

I had my brother take my dog to the vet today (i work over an hour away from the vet) to get her yearly shots and to “troubleshoot” some issues I’ve seen come up. She is urinating more frequently and doesn’t seem to be able to hold it as well as she used to when i was at work. She is also pooping more inside, where she used to be able to hold that at leaest till she went out. And she is pooping a slight bit more now. When I walk her she immediately pees, walks another minute, pees again, etc. Like she always has to pee. AND she appears very weak at some points, I also think she has arthritis in her legs.

She is getting tested now to see what may be the issue(s).

Any suggestions?

My 7 year old cat has been limping for at least 3 months, possibly more and it is getting progressively more pronounced. It is especially noticeable after getting up from naps. She is still very active and playful but she is not doing some of her fancier flying leaps with twist moves. 2 months ago took her to an orthopedic specialist who did x-rays and a joint fluid analysis. The x-ray showed damage or blurred margins on her left elbow. The fluid analysis showed no infection so he believes it was trauma and would heal it self in time. We’re going back in for a follow up today and I’m wondering about other possible causes such as arthritis and what questions I should ask about causes, tests and treatments.

This guy is an 18m/o Border Collie, he came to me 3 weeks ago as a shelter pull. He was a stray with no known history, he had pneumonia, was 15lbs under weight and not eating, he was unable to sit and showed L Rear hip/leg swelling and pain to the touch for the first 3 days, 3 weeks later he is able to sit, run and jump on furniture comfortably. He was officially diagnosed with early stage Osteoarthritis and Osteosclerosis today. So far, I have been treating it with a good protein rich non-grain/corn diet, joint supplements (starting today), regular informal massages and a healthy weight maintenance program. My ideas so far for causes are; early prolonged nourishment, genetic/congenital, hindered circulation or auto-immune. Any details would be greatly appreciated.