Date: 16.06.2009
From: Lucy
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Subject: Strange diagnosis?
Hi all. I saw an orthopaedic surgeon yesterday about an ongoing problem with my right knee - it's been swollen and sore along the joint-line and occasionally "locking" for several months now. My physio thinks the most likely culprit is a tear in the miniscus or a loose body in the joint, but the surgeon wants to test me for rheumatoid arthritis because I do have a lesser inflammatory problem with the other knee, as well as a slightly swollen right ankle - both of which we'd been putting down to strain caused by my not weight-bearing properly on the right knee. I also have a very crunchy (although not painful) right shoulder and a tendency to sciatica caused by inflammation in my sacroiliac joint on the right sidem- I'm only 25, but I'm falling apart a bit! Can anyone tell me if this sounds like the start of rheumatoid arthritis? From what I've read it typically starts in the fingers or toes, but I assume the surgeoon knows that. To be honest I'm bricking it a bit because I know RA is not a nice diagnosis - does any of this sound familiar to anyone? Any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks, Lucy.
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Date: 16.06.2009
From: J
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Subject: Re: Strange diagnosis?
Hi Lucy I dont think I can be of any help, can u ask for a referal to a Rhumatologist, better than a surgeons or GP opinion, they specialise in Joints etc... u need to ask the Gp tho for a referal, as u cant self referal, unless ur private of course take care Jill
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Date: 16.06.2009
From: val h
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Subject: Re: Strange diagnosis?
i know what u mean when doc sent me 4 blood test was worryed sick in case it came back that it was. mind u found out since on here test not very acc. so will have to wait and c. jill right ask 4 referal because if it is they can then give u the right meds to help goo luck
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Date: 17.06.2009
From: sam
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Subject: Re: Strange diagnosis?
My R.A started in my right knee after I went on a trampoline a few weeks after my fourth child was born. It never got better but because I thought it was a sports injury I didnt get it checked out at first. It then spread to my ribs,left shoulder,right foot,left knee and hips within a few months.
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Date: 18.06.2009
From: J
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Subject: Re: Strange diagnosis?
sorry to hear that sam...its anterrible insidious disease...are u on Anti TNF meds? how r u feeling now? Jill
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Date: 18.06.2009
From: sam
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Subject: Re: Strange diagnosis?
I started on ibuprofen, then sulfasalazine,then diclafenic(this helped a lot),then methatrexate but had to keep increasing the dose until 22.5mg,then added plaquinal,ibruprofen retard and now Humira as well.I am much better since starting humira but still hobble about on sticks much to my embarressment.So over 9/half years i just tick over!
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Date: 19.06.2009
From: Jill
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Subject: Re: Strange diagnosis?
Yea I jsut tick over too... glad we have this forum...lovely people in here, and the info is good, we dont feel alone..
Jill
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Date: 15.02.2011
From: George Ashford
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Subject: Re: Strange diagnosis?
Hi Sam, I work for a market research company that specialises in the medical device field. We are looking for RA sufferers that inject Humira and either live in the London area or are willing and able to travel to London to take part in an interview. The interview will relate to a new device to help RA sufferers administer their drugs. We will pay £200 to cover expenses and the interview would last approx 90 minutes. Would you be interested? Please do get in touch if you would like to know more - george.ashford@creativemedicalresearch.com Best regards,
George
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