Usually bi-lateral affecting middl joints of fingers,especially pinkies , shoulder, hips. Pain usually lasting a few weeks or more then disapperaing.Some times only one joint ,so not always symmetrical. X-rays all normal , had positive ANA in past,but ANA negative for about10 years now. Rheumatoid factor negative. One thumb joint weak VERY painful permanently, but no swelling. Doc said X-ray normal.
What is going on? I hurt. Should I see another Doc? I feel like an 80 year old. Thank you so much for any help. 10 pnts. quick for you.
2007-11-17 16:57:25 · 4 answers · asked by For Sure 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
yes i know the feeling.. could be fibromyalgia.. which is what i have.. not all dr's acknowledge it as being a true issue, but for those of us that suffer it is so very real. there is lots of sites on the net about it. some arthritis sites also have info linked on there sites to. i went to a naturopath and got some powder stuff to mix with water, it was pretty good. sometimes can also be lack of magnesium. good luck with it all.
2007-11-17 17:07:14 · answer #1 · answered by magnolia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consider taking a glucosamine supplement. Glucosamine is derived from shellfish, so if you have an allergy to this, stay away! It has been noted to increase the health of your joints and to increase your body's ability to repair them. There are different glucosamine complexes: glucosamine-sulfate, glucosamine-chondroitin, glucosamine-MSM. There may be more. I am not positive about the differences between them, so I won't discuss them. You may want to try the last one because I think it helps reduce swelling and pain. It sounds like your joints are in poor condition because they haven't been properly trained and/or utilized. I would recommend you do some light to moderate exercising - this will impact your joints, alerting your body that it needs to pad these areas. When you have more cushioning around your joints they can bear more weight. Follow this by A LOT of stretching. Stretching your muscles helps take the tension off of your joints and also increases joint flexibility and bodily circulation. Since muscles and joints are in close proximity, the health of one affects the health of the other. Sorry this is so long. In summation: GLUCOSAMINE, EXERCISE, STRETCH. P.S: Minute Maid now makes an orange juice with glucosamine.
2016-05-24 01:28:08 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take Glucosamine. It'll take away the discomfort. Some have added Chondroitan (sp?) for added relief.
2007-11-17 17:20:24 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be spurs that is in your shoulders. Maybe gout that is in your hands. I know a couple that has this. But Good Luck!! I know how painful all that is .
2007-11-17 17:21:58 · answer #4 · answered by mikk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋