Guest guest Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 Hello all. Hopefully you all can help me. I am 44. I was diagnosed with RA about 4 years ago by a Rheumatologist to whom I had gone because of finger stiffness and soreness. After about six months the problem let up. Sixteen months ago I had a baby. Thirteen months ago my entire arms from the tips of my fingers thru the shoulders started aching painfully every day. Other joints (knees, etc.) ached as well but not consistently. My sister and brother take MSM for arthritis (car accidents) so I started that. It helped me be almost painfree except for my elbows. My Family doc diagnosed elbow tendonitis. Now it is 13 months later and the elbows are getting progressively worse. I cannot pinpoint any activity to blame for tendonitis. Therapy and exercise cause more pain and swelling. I am seeing another Orthopedic Specialist tomorrow. Here is my question. Does anyone in this group think my elbow tendonitis could be related to my RA? My Family doc says " no " . Thanks for your time. Lucy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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