Rheumatoid arthritis could be deadly or shorten lifespan, especially if left untreated. But severity and symptoms vary for each person. Obviously, death is only for the most severe forms of arthritis.
Antibiotics should be added to the anti-inflammatory and pain medications your son is taking.
I have had seronegative rheumatoid arthritis for 27 years. The telling signs of seronegative rheumatoid arthritis are the following:
- Joint pain in the feet (or cracking ankles) in the early 20's or late teens;
- Fatigue;
- Blood test showing a negative or low level of Rheumatoid factor;
- Joint deformities of the fingers, over time, a specific sign of rheumatoid arthritis;
- Consecutive X-Rays showing bone erosion, a consequence of rheumatoid arthritis;
- Generalized arthritis, involving the whole body;
- Elevated levels of C-Reactive protein and Sedimentation rate, as evidenced in blood tests.
NSAIDs like Voltaren, COX-2 inhibitors like Celebrex, acetaminophen like Tylenol, and codeine are all used to control inflammation and relieve the pain of arthritis.
Regular exercise like walking, biking and swimming are also helpful for most patients. Make sure that your son is not overweight as carrying too much weight can only increase the pain of arthritis.
Your son should consult an Orthopaedist who will order blood tests, joint scans and X-Rays to better diagnose the type of arthritis from which he suffers.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (http://www.aaos.org) maintains a public online directory where you can find the address and phone number of orthopaedists who belong to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Orthopaedists are listed by geographic location and family name, inside the USA and in most countries.
The membership directory of the AAOS is located at:
http://www6.aaos.org/about/public/members.cfm
Lyme disease could be a possibility. Ask the doctor to test your son for the bacteria causing Lyme disease.
Are there any other cases of arthritis or rheumatic diseases among your wife's relatives? Chronic forms of arthritis are usually prevalent in families where a defective gene is passed on by parents to their children.
There are a few hundred types of arthritis and rheumatic diseases. The good news is that science is progressing rapidly in its understanding of rheumatic diseases.
Antibiotics are now used to achieve full remissions for at least 40%, if not 65% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. For more info, please join our group at:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/antibio
2008-01-03 06:19:35
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I know this sounds impossible right now, but bear with me, because sometimes miracles happen.
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Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis can also cause inflammation of the tissue around the joints, as well as other organs in the body. Autoimmune diseases are illnesses that occur when the body tissues are mistakenly attacked by its own immune system.
While rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic illness, meaning it can last for years, patients may experience long periods without symptoms. Typically, however, rheumatoid arthritis is a progressive illness that has the potential to cause joint destruction and functional disability.
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my son is suffering from arthritis though the doctors cant tell wat kind of arthritis it is yet. i want to know wat is the dangerous kind of arthritis , my son is 19 yrs old. my son had series of blood test urine etc. but we havent got the results yet.
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HI,
I am 23 year old girl, and I am suffering from Polyarthitis and having pain in knees, ankle, wrist elbow, and in finger joints from last 4 months, I concerned with doctor, he suggested rest for 2 weak and some medicines, after 1 month having a same issue.
What should I do?
Please suggest.
thanks.
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