I was diagnosed with osteo years ago, but lately I've had severe swelling in my ankles and knees, with fluid retention, I thougt that was only with rheumatoid.
2007-06-13 18:16:26 · 8 answers · asked by DeltaQueen 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Yes, it's possible. Osteoporosis is a weakening of the bones, not just the joints. It is possible to have both conditions at the same time. My husband has severe osteoporosis AND ankylosing spondylitis, a disease that's somewhat similar to rheumatoid arthritis.
It is possible that the swelling in your knees and ankles is arthritis, not rheumatoid arthritis. In any case, ask your doctor to refer you to a rheumatologist to get checked out.
2007-06-14 02:19:04 · answer #1 · answered by ~RedBird~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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!
2016-05-15 09:08:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Osteoarthritis involves mostly weight bearing joints such as knees/hip. It can happend on one side only. It is a cause of degenation of lig./tendons supporting our joints. On the other hand rheumatoid arthritis usually involves joints in our hands and involve bilateral area. You should also undergo several laboratory test if you want to rule out RA. Another visit to your doctor wont hurt.
2007-06-14 00:09:38 · answer #3 · answered by dEniSe 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes; they're two different disease processes, and not necessarily mutually exclusive. Since it sounds like your symptoms have changed in recent months, it's a good idea to talk with your doctor; treatment for the two types of arthritis can be very different.
2007-06-13 18:19:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you love this person to the fullest it really wouldn't matter what health issues they have. If you are not willing to be able to put up with this then you better ask yourself if you want to marry this person or not.
2016-04-01 06:48:31 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we have treated such patient. RA disappeared but not the OA.
There is no medicine for almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.
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2007-06-15 03:12:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
see your dr it is possible for you to have them both
2007-06-13 18:20:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why not ?
2007-06-13 18:19:38 · answer #8 · answered by Inuk-man 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋