Hypoglycemia and rheumatoid arthritis

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Avatar n tn I have symptoms and rheumatoid arthritis. Can anything help these symptoms?
Avatar n tn s, Raynauds, and Rheumatoid arthritis; my cousin has Hashimotos and Sjogrens. My question is this, is it possible my son has autoimmune hypoglycemia? His insulin level was 2.8 when he was fasting. He also has low muscle tone and gets PT/OT, reflux, constant upper respiratory infections including 5 pneumonias and was hospitalized twice for pneumonia. When his glucose is low it can go to 28. It is especially more profound when he is ill - which is about once a month.
1550149 tn?1340000730 Can you have Psoriatic arthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis? Doctors official diagnosis~ I have Psoriatic arthritis. Tested positive anti-CCP test as well though...
Avatar n tn Your neurologist should rule out cervical spondylosis, rheumatoid arthritis, alcoholism, and as a side effect to various antihypertensive and anti arrhythmic. You need to be checked for ischemic heart disease, a detailed evaluation for cerebrovascular disease and other possible etiologies. Dizziness needs to be distinguished as to whether it is vertigo, presyncope, disequilibrium, or non-specific dizziness. Therapy would be according to the cause and diagnosis. Hope this helps. Take care.
Avatar n tn Is hypoglycemia the same as diabetes? What's the difference between type 1 and type2 diabetes? is it the age of the person that makes the difference between the two types?
Avatar n tn My question is, could the rheumatoid arthritis have caused her lung scarring? If yes how? Also if she takes her rheumatoid arthritis tablets should this alsohelp control and limit her lung damage along with other measures that we take?
2043993 tn?1450875078 Hi, I am 23 years old and have been noticing some occasional stiffness in my hands, feet, knees, and back. My mother suffers from rheumatoid arthritis and Lupus and I know both are hereditary diseases. Is it possible to have rheumatoid arthritis at such a young age? and should I get tested?
Avatar n tn After my daughter had her heart transplant she got sick and ended up having a viral arthritis (as a child she also had Juvenile Rhuematoid Arthritis and we thought maybe that was a reoccurance) and the doctors told her it would last for about 6 weeks. Sure enough, after about 6 weeks the pain and swelling went away. Hang in there, it sounds like this is probably what has happened to you.
6757907 tn?1385102265 Hey guys - my mom is 55 and has rheumatoid arthritis, and wants to apply for SSI (disability). She has terrible pains and her hands have become crippled. Do you think this will qualify her for it? She can barely lift up her arms; she's worked in care-giving and now it's impossible to do simple chores/duties.
Avatar n tn My father was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis shortly after WWII. He developed it shortly after being shipped back from England in a coma with a very high temperature. He had the usual symptoms of RA but it was not symetrical. It affected different joints on either side of the body. He died in 1965. About a year before he died, he developed unusual symptoms- loss of taste, areas of de-pigmentation etc.
Avatar f tn I have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis since 2007. First the blood work showed RA factor 83. And last year the number were 95. I went to rheumatologist last year. After examining he said even the numbers are high i don't have any pain or swelling he cant give any medicine. Since i am not taking anything. And i don't have any pain or swelling. But i am worrying about the numbers. If anybody have any suggesstions, would be highly appreciated.
Avatar m tn m sending you two links about diet and rheumatoid arthritis. Read them over and see what you think. I hope something helps her. http://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/guide/can-your-diet-help-relieve-rheumatoid-arthritis http://www.glutenfreedietbook.com/articles/index.php?article=18 If you choose to try diet changes, stick with it for at least 6 months. Give it time.
Avatar f tn I seen a rheumatologist today who did yet another injection and ordered a sed rate. Could I have RA without the rheumatoid factor being postive? I feel at age 47 and having all these symptoms for such a long time that there must be a reason for all this joint problems that I have. I want to get to the route of the problems and hopefully something there is something I can do to slow the process down. At this rate I will be unable to walk before I am 60.
591546 tn?1244636545 Hi peggy_lee, I am so sorry to hear what you are going through. I was just reading the Mayo Clinic's page on fibromyalgia and they say that "if you have a rheumatic disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, you may be more likely to develop fibromyalgia." Of course I believe that it is also the other way around. I know I've had CFS for many years and within the last decade (?), started having a positive ANA titer, which is indicative of an autoimmune disease.
Avatar n tn I have no joint swelling, but I feel generally quite stiff and ache a lot. Also my hair is falling out more than normal and I am pretty tired much of the time. Doc is sending me to a specialist - is RA likely what it is? Thanks!
614034 tn?1304356440 I had apparanetly tested positive for the RA factor 7 years before I ever did treatment my hep C and never knew it. Interferon insulted the heck out of it and I became extremely symptomatic with severe hot swellling and redness. If I were you, I'd seek a consult with a really good rheumatologist to make sure what's going on. It is even possible to have a negative RA factor and still have RA (serum negative RA).
Avatar m tn org/handcare/condition/rheumatoid-arthritis See your doctor. They will examine your hands. Then take X rays and if they suspect RA, do blood work to confirm. It's treatable. So either way, you should see your doctor. Do Nsaids help at all?
Avatar f tn What if any is the difference between rheumatoid artritis and serio negative arthritis.
683609 tn?1226764977 I agree with Sally. You have a lot of symptoms of connective tissue disorders. There are a lot of them. Is your family also double-jointed (hypermobility). Look up connective tissue disorders. Some to look into are Ehlers-Danlos, Neurofibramatosis, Marfan's syndrome, Systemic lupus, Behcet's Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis. Connective tissue disorders have so many similar symptoms but each one usually has a few symptoms that are more specific to that particular type.
Avatar f tn re seeing is probably osteoarthritis (the wear and tear kind). Rheumatoid arthritis can lead to osteoarthritic changes, but OA does not mean you have RA. RA and OA are two completely different conditions, but many symptoms of both cross over so it's easy to confuse the two.
Avatar f tn Hi Deb- There is a test for RF (rhuematoid factor) and a test for RA (rheumatoid Arthritis) Because you are positive does not mean that you have rheumatoid arthritis. Many people with HCV will have RA levels in their blood, but they are sometimes not real ra, but something in your blood work that mimics ra. further testing needs to be done to be sure if it is actually ra. under 20 for RF is considered in range, mine was 45 and is considered low. http://www.orthop.washington.
1550149 tn?1340000730 Can you have Psoriatic arthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis? Doctors official diagnosis~ I have Psoriatic arthritis. Tested positive anti-CCP test as well though...
Avatar f tn My rheumatologist said my R-factor was 66 and it was likely I would develop rheumatoid arthritis and wanted me to start taking anti-depressants, immune suppressants and pain meds. I turned down his diagnosis and decided to go the more natural route. I changed my diet and started taking certain supplements. I went to an endocrinologist and all she found was that I had reactive hypoglycemia and possible hypothyroid.