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Date: 13.12.2012
From: Emma

Subject: diagnosed with arthritis age 21

Hey every1 im new to this I was diadnosed with arthritis in my legs wen I was 6/7 I was in hospital 3days and couldnt walk they sed it was caused from strep infection ive always had that same dull feeling in my legs since specially in cold weather I went to drs couple yrs ago xrays etc came clear well anyway last 2/3 months ive had really bad joint paint in my knees causing them to go stiff takes over half hr for me to bend/straighten then pain in feet where I cant put preassure near or on toes and my biggest problem is my wrists and hand the pain is agony I cant even lift a cuppa up nevermind my 16month old Dr have given me ibuprofen 400mg they just not working pain still there even wen I take 2 any tips wot I nan do please to make it more comfy and get some support in my wrists thanks in advance
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Date: 13.12.2012
From: Linda

Subject: Re: diagnosed with arthritis age 21

I think you may need something stronger than Ibuprofen. They started me off on Ibuprofen when i first began to have aches and pains in my joints. After awhile they lost their effectiveness. They were doing absolutely nothing for me.

I think you need to go back to your Doctor and tell him how you feel. You should really be referred to a Rheumatologist.

You can get wrist splints for your wrists. They do help with pain. Take care.
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Date: 13.12.2012
From: Emma

Subject: Re: diagnosed with arthritis age 21

Thanks for replying im waiting on my blood results which should have them Thursday or Friday I will be going bk about pain relief im not sure what type I have but after reading another post my symptoms sound like pa my Dr is useless it took 9months to be diagnosed with psoriasis x
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Date: 14.12.2012
From: Emma

Subject: Re: diagnosed with arthritis age 21

Been in so much pain today with my wrists getting me really down that I struggle to comfort my son when he upset cos I cant pick him up quick enough dreading waking up in the morning has thats when it hurts most last night I had restless night tossing ad turning because pain in my hips still bad tonight so prob another night the same painkillers aint workings so not taking them giving me bit of upset stomach hopefully phone call 2mos with blood results hope every1 having better time than me lol
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Date: 14.12.2012
From: rhona

Subject: Re: diagnosed with arthritis age 21

Sorry to hear that you are in so much pain Emma, i do hope that you get your blood results tomorrow and they throw some light on what is wrong. Before i was diagnosed i was given ibuproven and it only helped a bit, it was after i was put on sulphasalazine that i felt an improvenment. Also you have to be careful with ibruproven as they can cause stomach ulcers, if you are on them for a while, you will need a stomach protector. I think you should speak to your doctor and ask him to get you an urgent referrel to a rheumatologist. I hope you get sorted out soon, take care. x
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Date: 15.12.2012
From: Two hip replacements and still going!

Subject: Re: diagnosed with arthritis age 21

I agree with Rhona, you need to be referred to a rheumatologist. GPs aren't knowledgeable enough about arthritis and won't give you the correct treatment, mine just throws steroids at me, which only help while I'm on them. Good luck with your doctors.
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Date: 16.12.2012
From: Emma

Subject: Re: diagnosed with arthritis age 21

Just an update my blood results came back normal :( the problem with my wrists have got worst ive bought wrist supports but they dont help at all ive started to c the swelling more its like lumps lol cant explain it another way the areas are red ad sometimes looks brusied my fingers r like sausages ad my veins are really dark and noticeable ive got appointment Monday with gp wont be leaving his room until I have answers or something is done. My gp is a waste of space if nothing is done then ill have to do something else about it
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Date: 16.12.2012
From: Emma

Subject: Re: diagnosed with arthritis age 21

Couldnt wait till Monday for gp was up all nite in agony went to minor injury unit the Dr give me splint stronger painkillers and gona write to gp to refer me to a rheumatologist he also sent me to a&e for xray because I couldnt move my hand and the swelling is over double normal size all they sed was no break possible swollen tendons but it the swelling dont go and the movement doesnt improve along with redness on joint to go bk asap cos it will be a infection in joint
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Date: 16.12.2012
From: rhona

Subject: Re: diagnosed with arthritis age 21

Hope you get it sorted Emma. sometimes a steroid injection into joint can help with pain and swelling
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Date: 16.12.2012
From: Emma

Subject: Re: diagnosed with arthritis age 21

Thanks hun this fourm really helped alot I can talk about pain that people understand so much easier wen some1 knows how u feel just hope Dr does the right thing now x
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