Nodules

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Hi,

Actually, nodules can occur in almost any type of arthritis. I have Reactive Arthritis and have nodules on my jaw, fingers, wrist, hip, & toes. (only on my left side, though)Steph in VA

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> >Hi Joy, >I also have arthritis, recently diagnosed with Inflammatory Arthritis but my rheumatologist isnt for sure yet if it is RA or a close cousin. I have a negative RA Factor. But, he also tells me that 20-30% of people test negative and have RA. If your dr is not a Rheumatologist I would suggest you go see one. I have done alot of reading on the subject and RA is the only one that produces the nodules that i know of. Of course I am no expert, that is why i see a rheumy. I also have trouble with hands, knees, ankles and just about every joint there is. There are some good treatments out nowadays for this. Good luck and God Bless. > >Joy wrote: >Hi I am 58, will be 59 next month and have arthtitis, fibro, heart, diabetes, high >blood pressure, depression, problems sleeping. >My dr. did some blood work but says I don't have RA. I have >nodules on several of my fingers. I also have pain in my knees >and hips, also in my feet and hands. My hands sometimes I cannot >even open a jar, It hurts and I have not strength. >I also have a pinched nerve in my hip. >He said the blood work does not say RA, but said there >are many kinds of arthritis. do the >nodules mean I have RA? I take for the arthritis and fibro >celebrex if needed, 100mgx2 day, celexa for depression 40mgsx1 day, >then I take other meds for diabetes, heart and high blood >pressure. Everything seem to be under control with my >other health problems thank God . I also take ultram 3xday for pain if needed >and vicodin for break through pain. I also take tramadol 100mg >at bedtime to help me sleep. The dr. just raised it to that and >it sure is helping. I have a lot of stress at >the time, my husband and I of 35 years split up in January, >he has a track record with other women and I am just weary of >going through that again. We also went bankrupt on our home >and I now have nothing. My job was terminated in June. I am >staying in the home at this time as it has not been finished yet, >then I have no idea what I will do. I signed up for SSD and SSI >so hope I will be able to get it. Thank you for listening, >Joy > > > >