Rhuematoid arthritis diagnosis?

Question

I went to my orthopedic for trouble I was having with my knee after x-rays and a mri he informed me I was starting to have some erosion and he wants me to go to a rheumatologist as he fears it might be the start of rheumatoid arthritis. Both of my knees give me problems as well as my hands, shoulders and neck and back but I have assumed it was from sports and the fact that we raise, break and train horses which isn't easy on the body. I have noticed over the last 6 months I am tired all the time when do anything and I hurt a lot more. I am only 36 and have heard horror stories about this matter. Has anyone hear lived with it and what do I have to look forward to.

Answer 1

Please remember that information is power. I would strongly recommend learning about RA at the www.arthritis.org website. It's so important to understand your disease and while community groups can be valuable, they can also give you very bad information. The Arthritis Foundation as well as other respected sources such as the Mayo Clinic are great resources available on-line at no cost. Most often RA requires a management program of rest, exercise, and medication. The cause is unknown and while great strides have been made, there is not yet a cure. It sounds like you have a good orthopedic who recognizes the importance of involving a rheumatologist as early as possible in the diagnosis.

Answer 2

1: It is at the present time an incurable ailment 2: Not directly, however your deteriorating joints will make falls and hard knocks much more dangerous for you. You suffer a higher risk of breaking or spraining something, which could potentially be hazardous and put your life in jeopardy, if it's a very serious injury. 3: As there is currently no cure, your diet will only help curb the symptoms of this disease. Breaking from the diet will temporarily allow your arthritis to resume attacking your body at full strength. 4: It might never go away, but that doesn't mean that you can't still participate in these activities. You just need to take care of yourself and take painkillers when necessary. 5: Only a specialist with explicit information about you can give you an accurate prediction as to rather this medication could be beneficial. JRA is a serious condition that affects the lives of many young men and women. The only way to fight it is to stay strong and live life to the fullest. By the way, the person directly below me is my gf. I told her that you might want to talk to someone with personal experience.

Answer 3

Imagine for a moment your arthritis completely vanishing right now.

If, in a moment, your pain and stiffness melted away. And your joints all of a sudden functioned like a well-oiled machine.

Like a magic wand was waived, you'd be able to jump up from your chair and run around the room like a kid.

And imagine that you'd never have to suffer as much as a pinch of arthritis stiffness or pain ever again.

I know this sounds impossible right now, but bear with me, because sometimes miracles happen.

It was a gift from a woman on the other side of the world. From the kindness of her heart, she took pity on my suffering and taught me how to completely reverse my arthritis.

Today, I want to do the same for you!

Answer 4

I didn't want to give you the link below without also showing you another site:

Rheumatoid Arthritis May Be Prevented with Early Treatment
http://www.arthritis.org/research/summaries/promptstudy.asp

Its not set in stone that you doctor believes this is the condition you actually have. Take notes on everything you read and when you go to the see the new doctor take a list of questions that you have that you want answered.

I hope this helps!

Answer 5

The best thing I would suggest you is do yoga exercise everday and this will remove your rhuematoid arthritis very easily. I also suffer from the same disease and I got is cured after doing for only 1 month but I am still continuing to do the exercise to keep me fit for ever.

Answer 6

my mom has it and its alot of pain, and swelling, but she is on medication for it but she has to go to the doctor to get a blood test done like every 2-3 months or something like that to make sure that her liver is ok. because the meds they put u on is hard on the liver. but since she is on the meds she seems to be alot better and not in so much pain anymore, however if there comes a time when her liver is affected then she will not get to take anything and have to live with the pain. thats what she told me

Answer 7

check this link for information on rheumatoid arthritis
http://www.arthritisreliefhelp.info/Reactive-Arthritis-Is-a-Systemic-Rheumatic-Disease.php