Fibromyalgia vs rheumatoid arthritis
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There have been increased incidences of fibromyalgia among people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. Having rheumatoid arthritis can be considered as a risk factor for fibromyalgia. A lack of vitamin D is associated with higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis. A correct intake of vitamin D, along with calcium is very important in protecting the health of our bones. Low vitamin D may lead to early progression of the disease. You need to see a specialist.
Joint pain and stiffness may also be found in arthritis. There are many types of arthritis, including rheumatoid and other types of inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis, infectious arthritis, and arthritis due to gout or pseudogout. Other causes of joint pain include autoimmune and vasculitic disorders (for example, systemic lupus erythematosus, polymyalgia rheumatica, and polyarteritis nodosa), avascular necrosis of bone, and injuries.
I was dx with rheumatoid arthritis years ago then I found out I had hep c. Now all the DRs blame all my symtoms on Hepc even the positve Ra factor. I have tried to research this but I found nothing .
I strongly suspect I have either arthritis, or osteo-arthritis, or fibromyalgia, does working under "cold" conditions like refrigeration affect what I have mentioned in my questions?
I have severe fibromyalgia and arthritis since it has gotten so bad my Dr did bloodwork and I have a positive ana. She did another blood that measures sedement times, don't have the name of the test. But it tested negative results for lupus. And my bloodwork shows negative results for rheumatoid arthritis. Can I still have lupus?
If you search Amazon I know there are a couple of books on this. The studies were done in Italy, I believe, and were mostly applicable to rheumatoid arthritis, but it's long been felt in many schools of traditional medicine that nightshades promote inflammation. If I recall, they found about 10% of people responded incredibly well to removing nightshades from their diet as to relief from arthritis in the study.
There are many types of arthritis, including rheumatoid and other types of inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis, infectious arthritis, and arthritis due to gout or pseudogout. Other causes of joint pain include autoimmune and vasculitic disorders (for example, systemic lupus erythematosus, polymyalgia rheumatica, and polyarteritis nodosa), avascular necrosis of bone, and injuries.
A positive ANA test is also very common in people with fibromyalgia even though fibromyalgia ia not an autoimmune disorder but a central nervous system disorder.
I had a ANA test which the doc said was abnormal but then retested and it was fine. I went a Rheumatoid doc who said i did not have any Lupus or RA. But what else could this be? Is this Arthritis or Osteo? If this is the case this is some serious stuff that hurts.
I am eating 4 asprins, motrins, alieves and nothing seems to work. When it does work my body wants to just sleep.
I become irritable and sluggish from this. Please someone tell me.
Apart from fibromyalgia multiple joint pain is seen in hypothyroidism, low Vitamin D levels, Low Vit B12 levels, anemia, Hashimotos thyroiditis, gout (can sometimes cause multiple joint pain), rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, SLE, electrolyte disturbance particularly those involving calcium and magnesium, parathyroid gland problems, chondrocalcinosis and chronic fatigue syndrome.
The doctor I had been seeing always reffered to my problem as rheumatoid disease but never used the word arthritis. I have sinced moved and I am seeing a new doctor, she says I do not have rheumatoid arthritis and when i pointed out my previous doctor never called it arthritis she dismissed the difference. She said her Dx was based on the fact that basically my hands are not a twisted wreck.
Yes arthritis runs in families.my father had rheumatoid arthritis thankfully none of his children or grandchildren have shown any signs. My grandmother had severe osteoarthritis so I'm assuming I got her genes. I am 58 and I have been fighting arthritis since my early 20's. I just had an implant to replace my big toe joint 10 days ago because arthritis ate it up.get Checked out by a good Dr and have some tests run to find out what you really have.
The family practitioner ran blood tests to rule out lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, he also said it was not fibromyalgia. Both doctors basically shook their heads and said they may not ever be able to pinpoint the casue--so waht is he to do?
He has always had infusion set site sensitivity having to change the angled ones every day. The 90 degree ones do not clog as quickly.
I still would like to know if anyone has had trouble with Apidra.
These blood tests are nonspecific. Rheumatoid arthritis and Fibromyalgia are both possibilities but really, you are going to have to wait and see what the rheumatologist has to say.
Do you have any other issues like osteo arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus? Fibromyalgia? Women with these issues do report they have joint pain during their cycle. I've also read that having 'too much' inflammation can lead to join pain during your period. Do you respond at all to an NSaid? (ibuprofen is an example but here are many otc nsaids).
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