Osteoarthritis causes symptoms signs diagnosis and treatments

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209987 tn?1451935465 I just read elsewhere that her symptoms are typical of osteoarthritis...mine are not. In fact, the article said that red and hot are not signs of osteoarthritis at all, but they could be symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, major organs shutting down, allergies, etc. My doctor looked at my hands one day and said that I had osteoarthritis...they were "normal" that day. I have had big knuckles since I was a child...
Avatar f tn Hello I am a 26 year old female that has been suffering from chronic muscle and joint pain. Causes me to lose sleep, advil and Tylenol do not help. Sometimes chills are associated with the pain and even bad head aches. The aches are throughout my body, its like my bones feel fragile. Still trying to figure out what is wrong. Anyone that can help with some knowledge on Arthritis. Or if anyone thinks these symptoms are related to it? It does run in my family.
657653 tn?1224680706 I am not up on all the latest medical news and treatments for my condition. What will eventually happend to me? Please be completely honest with me as I need to know. I appreciate your input.
Avatar f tn A doctor must rely on test results, clinical symptoms, and the patient’s history for diagnosis. Because symptoms may come and go, it may take months or years to show a pattern that might suggest SLE or any of the other autoimmune diseases. A negative ANA result makes SLE an unlikely diagnosis. It usually is not necessary to immediately repeat a negative ANA test; however, due to the episodic nature of autoimmune diseases, it may be worthwhile to repeat the ANA test at a future date.
1459410 tn?1285695005 I have it at a relatively young age, and was prescribed celebrex, which I hate the headaches from and stomach pain (and its not all that effective) which irritates my stomach ulcer. All my doc said was to up the protonix. Im in PT to help as well but if anyone would like to share a short summary of their story from pre-diag symptoms through successful treatment, I would really like to see how the different docs have handled your speciific case.
5093508 tn?1390543931 Left sided pain may be heart related, and sometimes heart related pain can radiate to the shoulder (left) and arm. Is there pain to your neck or jaw at all? Mucous that is other than white, clear, or light yellow is concerning. Is there blood in the mucous? Discolored mucous may mean pneumonia or bronchitis. Bloody mucous may mean a blood clot in the lung. Huge risk factors for a lung clot are: diabetic, smoker, overweight, drug abuse.
Avatar f tn , published his exceptionally careful and comprehensive research about niacinamide and osteoarthritis titled The Common Form of Joint Dysfunction: Its Incidence and Treatment. Dr.Kaufman’s research came out around the same time that patented cortisone formulas were being heavily promoted, so niacinamide treatment was hardly noticed. I read 1,000 milligrams of niacinamide three times a day (it doesn’t work as well if you only take it once or twice daily).
Avatar f tn Bleeding easily Bruising easily Fatigue Poor appetite Yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes (jaundice) Dark-colored urine Itchy skin Fluid buildup in your abdomen (ascites) Swelling in your legs Weight loss Confusion, drowsiness and slurred speech (hepatic encephalopathy) Spider-like blood vessels on your skin (spider angiomas) It takes decades if infection for hep c to cause liver disease. The symptoms listed above are those of liver damage. For most people hep c has no symptoms.
Avatar m tn •Pain or tenderness of your jaw •Pain in one or both of the temporomandibular joints •Aching pain in and around your ear •Difficulty chewing or pain while chewing •Aching facial pain •Locking of the joint, making it difficult to open or close your mouth TMJ disorders can also cause a clicking sound or grating sensation when you open your mouth or chew.
Avatar f tn What are signs and symptoms of Final Stages of Ovarian Cancer? My mother has a very distended belly, gas build up and pain in her back and also bowel area. She has a G-tube that drains additional gastric fluid, we are giving her zofran for nausea, but seems more uncomfortable the last few days and I am suppposed to return home for 3 weeks, but am hesitating to leave.
Avatar f tn in my joints and spine) and I am only 58. Does osteoarthritis manifest like this? Are there different types of osteoarthritis, or is there a kind that is systemic? What causes osteoarthriti to become diffuse? (I also have stiff sore muscles and feel ill. It is hard for me to walk too long. My muscle symptoms are not diagnosed, and I hope someone can put the pieces together.) Thank you to anyone who can help me.
Avatar m tn I feel things have been getting better but slowly. Recently, I went to a sports medicine hand doctor and he had said I have osteoarthritis. I reviewed the radiologist notes on the xrays taken and he couldnt find an signs of arthritis. I am concerned that the Dr.'s diagnosis is wrong given that pain started in both thumbs on exactly the same day. Shouldn't the pain have started first in my dominant hand? How can a Dr. make a osteoarthritis diagnosis without evidence on xrays?
1036936 tn?1254752987 I'm a 38 year old female. I'm a wife and stay-home-mom to one 4-year-old and have very little stress. The past few weeks, I keep getting these episodes of burning and tingling, and in some cases, pain on the entire left side of my body, including my face (not my tongue, however) and down my left arm and left leg. I do not have a loss of strength, or really any numbness, just the extreme burning and pain. I do also get a headache with this, which feel hot and, at times, lightening-like.
Avatar f tn I have degeneration of my lower spine (osteoarthritis) and get pains that run down my legs and pins and needles in the feet. Dr. said this was referred pain from the spine. I have never heard of people having too much iron, usually it is the opposite. Do you know what causes you to have too much iron in the body? Don't presume that because you have a blood test taken every 3 months that they test for other problems. You will only know for definite if you ask.
Avatar m tn Hello, A clinical examination is very essential for correct diagnosis and treatment of your symptoms. The common causes of your symptoms could possibly be ganglion cysts, rheumatoid arthritis, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis and gout. In rheumatoid arthritis there is morning stiffness, joint pains and nodules under the skin. Ganglion cysts arise from the capsule of a joint or the sheath of a tendon.
620923 tn?1452915648 Loose, unstable joints that are prone to: sprains, dislocations, subluxations (partial dislocations), hyperextension (double jointedness) Flat feet High and narrow palate, usually resulting in dental crowding Easy bruising Velvety-smooth skin Muscle weakness, often made worse by cold weather Early onset of osteoarthritis (usually develops in mid-30s) Cardiac effects: some degree of Dysautonomia or Valvular heart disease There is no known cure for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.
Avatar n tn Be persistent until you have a diagnosis and get the treatment you need! And, let us know what you find out. Good luck.
Avatar f tn In osteoarthritis there are degenerative changes and damage to the articular cartilage. Diagnosis of osteoarthritis is confirmed by physical examination and X-rays of the ankle joint. Medications like glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are being used as they are effective in reducing the pain of OA in all joints. Physical therapy plays an important role in the treatment plan of osteoarthritis. If you are not satisfied seeking second opinion will help. Do keep me posted. Take care and regards!
Avatar m tn Hello Everyone! I'm new here, and I'm extremely happy to have found a forum open to health discussion. I joined because I've been having issues with a strange form of "acid reflux" for approximately 11 months. I've been treated symptomatically since diagnosis but to no resolve. Doctors have not determined a cause. Perhaps you guys can help me out. I'll review my diagnosis, treatments and symptoms to help you better evaluate my situation.
Avatar f tn Have you ever been checked out for Lyme Disease? CFS & Fibro are not diseases, they are sets of conditions of unknown cause. Lyme Disease is a kown infection, but many doctors are unfamiliar with the symptoms. Since you don't have answers despite many doctor visits, and all symptoms of CFS and Fibro are also on the list for Lyme Disease, try finding a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor (LLMD) in your area who is familiar with the disease, even if you have to pay cash.
Avatar n tn Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Osteoarthritis involves growth of bone spurs and degeneration of cartilage at a joint. It is very common in adults older than 45 and can cause joint pain. Joint pain may also be caused by bursitis (inflammation of the bursae). The bursae are fluid-filled sacs that cushion and pad bony prominences, allowing muscles and tendons to move freely over the bone.
Avatar n tn Persons with this condition should abstain from sexual activity with uninfected partners when symptoms of herpes are present. Even if a person does not have any symptoms he or she can still infect sex partners. It is also recommended to have partners be tested to determine if they are infected with HSV. Take care and keep us posted.
774736 tn?1311331385 All these can cause nerve root impingement and compression symptoms like tingling, numbness and dizziness due to the spinal canal stenosis. Head CT scan can diagnose conditions like brain infection, tumor, fluid buildup inside the skull, stroke or bleeding in the brain. CT head is also done when there are symptoms of fainting, headaches, brain damage symptoms like vision problems, speaking or swallowing difficulties. These imaging modalities help in the diagnosis based on clinical suspicion.