Re: I don't have RA but OA? CONFUSED!~

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Hey there:

RA is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the joints. OA

is a condition in which the cartilage, fluid and other things that cushion the

joints is worn away, so that the joints are bone on bone. People with RA can

also have OA and vice versa.

You can try anti-inflamatories to help if you have any inflamation, or you could

try narcotic pain killers.

Good luck,

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---- rorasmom <rorasmom@...> wrote:

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Hi all. I have not messaged in a while because I found out that I

don't have RA, but have read some of your messages and learned alot

about the condition. but, I do have OA and have had a lot of problems

with it. Injections and on Nabumetone {sp} for pain. But its not

helping. Can someone give me some insite on OA and how I could get

some relief ? I know this is not a group on OA, but, maybe somehow

related? Whats the difference between OA and RA? I know with RA, your

body attacks your joints, right? But with OA, what causes that? I

know that weight has a factor, but I feel pain in my wrist,ankles, and

elbows. I don't know much about it just that my joints {not just my

knees} hurt alot. I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia also and

don't really know if thats causing my joint pain ? Dr. has tested for

RA and negative result. But OA definatley. Any insite would be

appriciated. Thanks, Gretchen