Re: What the ???? I need advice from folks with RA. Christy

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Hi Christy:

I would definately get a second opinion from another

rheumy. OA at the age of 30 is kind of early and I

don't think that OA comes on suddenly in both hands

and feet. RA sure can, so a second opinion is needed.

Also, if it turns out to be RA, aggressive treatment

should be started right away. Let us know how it goes

- good luck -

Kathe in CA

--- skyhawk7593 <audcarmom@...> wrote:

> Hello all,

>

> I'm a f, 30 this year,and I've woken up twice this

> year with swollen

> joints. This last time it happened in Nov. and

> hasn't let up. I went

> to a rheumy and he ordered the standard round of

> blood tests and a

> bone scan. They were both normal. Then, he decided

> to do hand x-rays

> since " bone scans don't always show that much. "

>

> The nurse called today and said the x-rays show

> " arthritic changes "

> and that I have osteoarthritis and should continue

> taking my

> Naproxen. Is it typical to get osteoarthritis

> suddenly in all 5 PIP

> joints of the toes and fingers? Do I need to take

> my records and see

> another rheumy? Help, please.

>

> Christy in Ohio

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Kathe in CA

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