Lyrica and rheumatoid arthritis

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591546 tn?1244636545 http://www.immed.org/illness/autoimmune_illness_research.html --- Bacterial Infections in Autoimmune Diseases http://www.immed.org/illness/fatigue_illness_research.html --- Bacterial Infections in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome http://arthritis.about.com/cs/antibiotic/a/antibiotictreat.htm --- Antibiotic Treatment for RA Rheumatoid Factor --- 21.5% of fibromyalgia patients' have a positive rheumatoid factor. --- source: http://www.myalgia.com/refs%2081%20to%200302.
Avatar f tn is that young for that? I keep thinking, maybe I really have rheumatoid arthritis and the doctor got the diagnosis wrong.. especially since I feel so bad right now. Sorry to ask so many questions... but thanks for any answers.
Avatar n tn I have never taken either one of the insulins you son takes. I was on Humalog and Lantus before the pump. And I don't know much about allergic reactions to insulin. I have been a diabetic for 14 years and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia at 24. But suffered with widespread pain for 3 years before someone finally diagnosed me.
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...
1564938 tn?1295220228 Unexplained aches and pains coming on and off could be due to fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Crohn’s disease, H pylori infection, anemia, liver disorders, diabetes, hypothyroidism, Vit B12 or Vit D deficiency and due to calcium or magnesium deficiency. It can also be due to sleep related disorders. Do discuss this with your doctor and get yourself examined. Take care!
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.
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.
Avatar f tn Rheumatoid Arthritis test - came negative or very little /marginal variation PTH , calcium - were high in blood , diagnosed with hyper parathyroid, treated with Vit D(D3) now calcium is 9.8 and PTH is 57 MRI reports came as tendinitis on elbows, chondromalacia patella stage 4 on right knee, level 3 to 4 on left knee.
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.
1686743 tn?1306005451 and my BUN 22 to 46 All that being said ,,,, My PM decided I should try Pregabalin otherwise know as Lyrica. and I did.. This drug is used to treat fibromyalgia ... and nerve damage but it is only a side effect to what the drug was meant for. Here's what happened. Both feet and left hand swelled as if I had cardiac arrest. From side to side across the lower back hurt like something I haven't felt for a long time. My fear was my kidney's.
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...
335728 tn?1331414412 t really know what a rheumatologist does? I thought at first it had to do with rheumatoid arthritis or something arthritic in nature? (I don't even know what rheumatoid means?) What sort of things do they need so much blood for? Esp. since I did have some testing done for CBC, sed rate, Lyme, B12, etc. What other things do they need to eliminate as a mimic for MS that weren't done already? Rena, good luck on your appt. tomorrow!