RE: Remicade, Knee trouble

[Guest guest]

Sherry,

Loose bodies in the knee are caused by small pieces of articular cartilage

that are shed into your knee

by the wear and tear process of aging. These pieces can increase in size while

afloat in your joint fluid.

Stills increases your baseline inflammation and may make them more plentiful and

grow more quickly in

size.

Fractures seen on MRI are not always similar to broken bones. MRI scan are very

sensitive and pick-up

increased loading of an area of your bone and cartilage before symptoms occur

or changes are seen on a regular x-ray.

Make sure the orthopaedic surgeon takes a good history of your problem and

health situation as well as

performs a thorough physical exam.

No treatment decisions should be based solely on a MRI exam.

Harrt S.

To: stillsdisease@...: ipcjogger@...: Sun, 16 Mar 2008

18:41:47 +0000Subject: Remicade, Knee trouble

Hello all! Been awhile since I wrote (my wrist is pretty bad with pain 24/7). I

would like to say welcome to all newbies and happy birthday to anyone I have

missed. Personally to D., glad you have found someone so wonderful to be

in your life.Ok down to business. I recently started taking Remicade (2 doses so

far) and have noticed little things starting to happen. My fevers have subsided

to where I barely notice if I have one. I had a muscle biopsy 2 yrs ago in my

left arm and had been unable to raise it past my chest without assistance since

then. Now I am able to lift it past my head. I still have pain there but can

lift it unassisted. My boyfriend said that I seem peppier since getting the

infusions. I have been a little over 2 yrs since dx with no remission and now

believe that I am headed for one. At least I hope I am. I still have lots of

pain all over, but I know Rome wasn't built in a day and it will take some time

for the pain to subside. Can't wait!!Aside from the new stuff going on I have

had knee trouble for quite a while. Back in Nov. I let the rheummy drain my knee

expecting the pain and swelling to go away. Well at no surprise to me it didn't.

My knee is still swollen and in lots of pain. My last appt I asked the Doc to

take an xray and see if there was some other reason than fluid for my knee to be

in the shape it was. He in turn ordered an MRI and I just got the results back a

few days ago. The nurse called and left a message telling me that I have lots of

arthritis damage, more fluid, loose bodies (whatever that means) and a possible

fracture. I am being scheduled to see an orthopedic surgeon for a more extensive

look at my knee. For one I have no idea what they mean by loose bodies and

another thing I have no clue how my knee could be fractured. I don't remember

doing anything to fracture it. I have a question for those of you that might

know. What are loose bodies and how could I have a fractured knee and did

nothing to fracture it. Thanks for reading this semi long, drawn out mail and

thanks for any answers you can share with me. My love to all and a pain free day

as well.Sherry Toledo, OH

[Guest guest]

Hi Sherry,

I just wanted to say it's good to hear from you. I'm sorry your knee is so bad

and it seems Harry has answered your questions very well.

I am; however, very happy to hear your news about the Remicade. I hope you have

continued success with it.

Good to see you post,

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I recently started taking Remicade (2 doses so far) and have noticed little

things starting to happen. My fevers have subsided to where I barely notice if I

have one.

Sherry Toledo, OH

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Hi Sherry,

I just wanted to say it's good to hear from you. I'm sorry your knee is so bad

and it seems Harry has answered your questions very well.

I am; however, very happy to hear your news about the Remicade. I hope you have

continued success with it.

Good to see you post,

----- Original Message -----

From: ipcjogger@...

I recently started taking Remicade (2 doses so far) and have noticed little

things starting to happen. My fevers have subsided to where I barely notice if I

have one.

Sherry Toledo, OH

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[Guest guest]

Hi Sherry,

I just wanted to say it's good to hear from you. I'm sorry your knee is so bad

and it seems Harry has answered your questions very well.

I am; however, very happy to hear your news about the Remicade. I hope you have

continued success with it.

Good to see you post,

----- Original Message -----

From: ipcjogger@...

I recently started taking Remicade (2 doses so far) and have noticed little

things starting to happen. My fevers have subsided to where I barely notice if I

have one.

Sherry Toledo, OH

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b.. 2New Photos

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Harry,

Thanks for your help. I will talk to the doc and make sure he knows everything

about my history before making any decisions.

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Harry,

Thanks for your help. I will talk to the doc and make sure he knows everything

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