Guest guest Posted June 27, 2003 Report Share Posted June 27, 2003 Hi, Debi. Among other things it could be RA and you need to go to a rheumatologist to find out. If it turns out to be RA things are not hopeless and will not be nearly as bad as it was for your grandfather. Prospects are better now than they were five years ago, and five years ago they were better than they were 20 years ago. New advances are being made all the time. If it is RA you need to get prompt and aggressive treatment and you can look forward to a nearly normal life. The longer you wait to start aggressive treatment the more time there is for permanent and irreversible joint damage. Good luck and God bless. ----- Original Message ----- From: Debi Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 12:56 PM Subject: Do I have RA? Hi, I'm Debi. Lately I have not been feeling quite so good. For several years my knees would ache when I went to a movie or rode in a car for extended periods of time. I found that, like at movies, if I moved my legs or kept them stretched out (always sitting in a row with nothing in front) then my knees wouldn't hurt. Here lately my fingers have been achy, but I do lots of typing and sewing. Also I've been trying to excercise regularly since Christmas (overweight and recently dxed with type 2 diabetes), dropped 20lbs but now my ankles ache when I've been walking, like within the joints. I've never had that happen. I started fearing osteoporosis so I began a calcium supplement several weeks ago. But the last week or so my knees have really started aching for no reason as far as obvious stress to them. I also read about RA on a website and it talked about cysts or something just under the skin. I'm developing those on my arms and sides and thighs. One other thing. My paternal gradfather had severe RA. I think he developed the disease in his 30's 40's. I'm 32 yrs old. So, what do you all think? Am I hopeless, lol?TIA!Debi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2003 Report Share Posted June 27, 2003 Thanks. I'm due back at my doc for diabetes checkup in July, I will discuss it with him. I just feel like losing 20lbs, taking calcium and doing gentle excercise (stationary bike and weightlifting) should make me feel better, and I'm feeling better energy, but in more pain. Thanks again! Debi > Hi, Debi. Among other things it could be RA and you need to go to a rheumatologist to find out. If it turns out to be RA things are not hopeless and will not be nearly as bad as it was for your grandfather. Prospects are better now than they were five years ago, and five years ago they were better than they were 20 years ago. New advances are being made all the time. If it is RA you need to get prompt and aggressive treatment and you can look forward to a nearly normal life. The longer you wait to start aggressive treatment the more time there is for permanent and irreversible joint damage. Good luck and God bless. > ----- Original Message ----- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 There have been a few people posting about numbness and tingling in the feet or legs. Before I joined this support group I was in one for RSD. I'm not sure exactly what it is but that is the biggest symptom people have and they say it is very hard to diagnose. I will find something more to post about the disease maybe it will help some of you Ram <rvmys@...> wrote: Please help. My doc did X-Ray and blood tests and saysI do not have RA, atleast not yet. But he is unable toexplain why I have the following symptoms:1) Morning stiffness in the left leg2) If I sit for more than 20 minutes, my left feetand leg goes a little numb and some tringling in theleft feet.3) If I walk, no issues4) No knee pains but mostly muscle groups in thethighs and feet pain when I sit for over 20 minutes.5) I have been having these symptoms now for over 3months and it doesn't seem to go away. The degree ofdiscomfort has reduced a bit but I can feel it all thetime.6) Which symptom can tell you that one has 100% RA?Thanks & Regards,RV__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 It is called Reflex Sympathetic Dystophy you can research it at www.rsd.org ....the support group I was in was through and it was called RSDCPRfriends. I hope this helps !!! <angelac71@...> wrote: There have been a few people posting about numbness and tingling in the feet or legs. Before I joined this support group I was in one for RSD. I'm not sure exactly what it is but that is the biggest symptom people have and they say it is very hard to diagnose. I will find something more to post about the disease maybe it will help some of you Ram <rvmys@...> wrote: Please help. My doc did X-Ray and blood tests and saysI do not have RA, atleast not yet. But he is unable toexplain why I have the following symptoms:1) Morning stiffness in the left leg2) If I sit for more than 20 minutes, my left feetand leg goes a little numb and some tringling in theleft feet.3) If I walk, no issues4) No knee pains but mostly muscle groups in thethighs and feet pain when I sit for over 20 minutes.5) I have been having these symptoms now for over 3months and it doesn't seem to go away. The degree ofdiscomfort has reduced a bit but I can feel it all thetime.6) Which symptom can tell you that one has 100% RA?Thanks & Regards,RV__________________________________________________Do You ?Tired of spam? has the best spam protection around http://mail. Relax. virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses! Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 RV, get a second oppinion. Your Dr may be overlooking something. Joyce from Texas ----- Original Message ----- From: " Ram " <rvmys@...> <Rheumatoid Arthritis > Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 12:56 AM Subject: Do I have RA? Please help. My doc did X-Ray and blood tests and says I do not have RA, atleast not yet. But he is unable to explain why I have the following symptoms: 1) Morning stiffness in the left leg 2) If I sit for more than 20 minutes, my left feet and leg goes a little numb and some tringling in the left feet. 3) If I walk, no issues 4) No knee pains but mostly muscle groups in the thighs and feet pain when I sit for over 20 minutes. 5) I have been having these symptoms now for over 3 months and it doesn't seem to go away. The degree of discomfort has reduced a bit but I can feel it all the time. 6) Which symptom can tell you that one has 100% RA? Thanks & Regards, RV __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Have you seen a neurologist or orthopeadeic for a pinched nerve, herniated disc or a score of other back and nerve injuries?? StaceyRam <rvmys@...> wrote: Please help. My doc did X-Ray and blood tests and saysI do not have RA, atleast not yet. But he is unable toexplain why I have the following symptoms:1) Morning stiffness in the left leg2) If I sit for more than 20 minutes, my left feetand leg goes a little numb and some tringling in theleft feet.3) If I walk, no issues4) No knee pains but mostly muscle groups in thethighs and feet pain when I sit for over 20 minutes.5) I have been having these symptoms now for over 3months and it doesn't seem to go away. The degree ofdiscomfort has reduced a bit but I can feel it all thetime.6) Which symptom can tell you that one has 100% RA?Thanks & Regards,RV__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 it could be sciatica - the large nerver runs from your lower back, down the back of the thigh, down into the calf and foot......gentle hugs! MarciaRam <rvmys@...> wrote: Please help. My doc did X-Ray and blood tests and saysI do not have RA, atleast not yet. But he is unable toexplain why I have the following symptoms:1) Morning stiffness in the left leg2) If I sit for more than 20 minutes, my left feetand leg goes a little numb and some tringling in theleft feet.3) If I walk, no issues4) No knee pains but mostly muscle groups in thethighs and feet pain when I sit for over 20 minutes.5) I have been having these symptoms now for over 3months and it doesn't seem to go away. The degree ofdiscomfort has reduced a bit but I can feel it all thetime.6) Which symptom can tell you that one has 100% RA?Thanks & Regards,RV__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 thanks, ! I appreciate your message = by the way, what does "RSD" mean? gentle hugs! Marcia <angelac71@...> wrote: There have been a few people posting about numbness and tingling in the feet or legs. Before I joined this support group I was in one for RSD. I'm not sure exactly what it is but that is the biggest symptom people have and they say it is very hard to diagnose. I will find something more to post about the disease maybe it will help some of you Ram <rvmys@...> wrote: Please help. My doc did X-Ray and blood tests and saysI do not have RA, atleast not yet. But he is unable toexplain why I have the following symptoms:1) Morning stiffness in the left leg2) If I sit for more than 20 minutes, my left feetand leg goes a little numb and some tringling in theleft feet.3) If I walk, no issues4) No knee pains but mostly muscle groups in thethighs and feet pain when I sit for over 20 minutes.5) I have been having these symptoms now for over 3months and it doesn't seem to go away. The degree ofdiscomfort has reduced a bit but I can feel it all thetime.6) Which symptom can tell you that one has 100% RA?Thanks & Regards,RV__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 once again, thanks, ! As I have been having problems for 4 months, and will be seeing a back surgeon next week, I really appreciate this info. BIG gentle hugs! Marcia <angelac71@...> wrote: It is called Reflex Sympathetic Dystophy you can research it at www.rsd.org ....the support group I was in was through and it was called RSDCPRfriends. I hope this helps !!! <angelac71@...> wrote: There have been a few people posting about numbness and tingling in the feet or legs. Before I joined this support group I was in one for RSD. I'm not sure exactly what it is but that is the biggest symptom people have and they say it is very hard to diagnose. I will find something more to post about the disease maybe it will help some of you Ram <rvmys@...> wrote: Please help. My doc did X-Ray and blood tests and saysI do not have RA, atleast not yet. But he is unable toexplain why I have the following symptoms:1) Morning stiffness in the left leg2) If I sit for more than 20 minutes, my left feetand leg goes a little numb and some tringling in theleft feet.3) If I walk, no issues4) No knee pains but mostly muscle groups in thethighs and feet pain when I sit for over 20 minutes.5) I have been having these symptoms now for over 3months and it doesn't seem to go away. The degree ofdiscomfort has reduced a bit but I can feel it all thetime.6) Which symptom can tell you that one has 100% RA?Thanks & Regards,RV__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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