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I have psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis,spinal stenosis, sciatica and scoliosis. I am 40 and been in pain everyday-what can I do?
Asked on: 05/13/2013 - 23:03

I have been diagnosed with psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, sciatica, spinal stenosis and bulging disc. I am 40 yr old female with 3 children and have lived in pain everyday for the last 5 years. I am on methotrexate and have just started seeing a Rheumatologist.

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I have been diagnosed with RA, Wegener's Granulomatosis and OA. I take paracetamol for the pain for the RA and OA but I am reluctant to continue this. Is there an alternative relief for the pain?
Asked on: 11/11/2012 - 15:09
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Osteoarthitis of thumbs caused by lifting?
Asked on: 02/08/2012 - 11:54

Is it reasonable to believe that someone with a scoliosis of the back can develop osteoarthritis of their thumbs from a lifetime of lifting heavy loads. To explain I have nearly no sensation on the right side of my back. I believe that without conscious awareness when lifting I favor my back with unnaturally shifting stress from my back to my hands(thumbs).

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Should I have joint replacement for my knees?
Asked on: 03/12/2011 - 14:04

I have been told I need both knees replaced or I soon will not be walking. The surgeon said I have a higher risk for blood clots because of some varicose veins on my thighs. They didn't seem that bad to me so I did more research and found that a tourniquet is used during surgery.

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If you have Rheumatic Fever as a child, are you more susceptible to getting Arthritis or Arthritis-like conditions as you age?
Asked on: 11/02/2010 - 11:20

I had Rheumatic Fever at age 3-4. I was wondering if you are more susceptible to getting any Arthritis condition.

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How safe is prednisone with a history of glaucoma and cataracts?
Asked on: 10/29/2010 - 17:36

I can no longer take NSAIDS because of potential renal disease and prednisone has been suggested as a replacement (5 mg/day) for my achy joints. Despite having peripheral iridotomies done to both eyes to prevent angle closure glaucoma, I developed an acute attack in one eye. The glaucoma made the cataract worse and it was removed.

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Am thinking of beginning Rituxan; can you give me information on this drug?
Asked on: 09/21/2010 - 15:20

Am presently on Humira and have been for about a year. The Humira was increased from bi-weekly to weekly in the beginning of April. 40 mg/0.8ML (Inject)
Have also been injecting Methotrexate 1X/wk.

Pain has lessened but is not in remission. Am also on Prednisone 5mg and have been for about 4 yrs.

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My mom has multiple conditions: arthritis, psoriasis, and pulmonary fibrosis are they related?
Asked on: 09/14/2010 - 12:57

My mom also has spinal stenosis related to the arthritis. She gets epidurals and the doc there told her she has DJD, not RA. My grandmother had arthritis, but my niece has RA. What is the likelihood that my mom's conditions are all related? How do we know if she has psoriatic arthritis?

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I have osteoarthritis in all of my fingers. Is voltaren gel good to use on them?
Asked on: 07/27/2010 - 15:57

Also should I be seeing a rheumatologist on a regular basis?

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I am 22 yrs old and was just diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis.
Asked on: 06/11/2010 - 11:01

It only affects my knees and primarily just my right knee. I started having problems with knee pain when I was 13. At 14 I dislocated my right patella. Dr's were unable to reduce my patella, so I ended up in emergency surgery to put it back in place. Before this I had general pain in both knees.

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