Re: Osteoarthritis in knees & legs

[Guest guest]

nne,

Did your doctor test your blood for the RA factor? If you are not

sure, you can call the docotrs office and they can check. You can

have RA and have a negative RA factor also. If you are negative

usually it would be a rheumatologist to diagnose you. If you are

positive you need to get a referral to a rheumatologist as soon as

possible, which typically take 2-3 months. Early treatment is vital

in preventing progression of the disease. If you are not positive,

talk with your primary care doctor and see what he thinks about the

type of arthritis that you have and he should be able to give you

the answers you need and a referral also.

You might want to google Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms and compare

yours. Sometimes we have to point the doctors in the right direction.

It is sad, but almost everyone that I know around my age (58) has

osteo-arthritis to some level in their knees. Oseo-arthritis can be

treated and you really do need to know.

I hope you find out for sure what your is.

Shirley

>

> Hi All: I am fairly new to this group. I find that one can

sometimes

> learn more from talking to people than from doctors.

>

> I have arthritis in my knees. A couple of weeks ago I over did

working

> on my feet for about 3 days. When I woke up the next morning the

pain

> was so bad that I could not put my weight on my left leg. I have

been

> hobbling around with a walker for about 2 weeks now. Finally for

the

> last 3 days I have been able to get around without the walker but

the

> pain is still really bad especially when I need to get up from a

> chair. Also, my legs feel like they are really weak and when I

walk I

> compare myself to a toddler who is waddling around about to fall

down.

> I seem to be having trouble with balance also. My legs feel like

they

> cannot pick my feet up high enough to walk normally. I would like

to

> know if anyone else has experienced these kind of symptoms with

> Arthritis? I don't know if it is Osteoarthritis or another kind,

> however, I do know that the doctor said that I did have

arthritis. I

> would appreciate any kind of wisdom anyone has to share for

treatment

> etc. Thank you. nne

>

[Guest guest]

Hi...Thanks for the response. It is very much appreciated. My

Orthopedic doctor thought it was Osteo Arthritis but they did not

take any blood tests. nne

> >

> > Hi All: I am fairly new to this group. I find that one can

> sometimes

> > learn more from talking to people than from doctors.

> >

> > I have arthritis in my knees. A couple of weeks ago I over did

> working

> > on my feet for about 3 days. When I woke up the next morning the

> pain

> > was so bad that I could not put my weight on my left leg. I have

> been

> > hobbling around with a walker for about 2 weeks now. Finally for

> the

> > last 3 days I have been able to get around without the walker but

> the

> > pain is still really bad especially when I need to get up from a

> > chair. Also, my legs feel like they are really weak and when I

> walk I

> > compare myself to a toddler who is waddling around about to fall

> down.

> > I seem to be having trouble with balance also. My legs feel like

> they

> > cannot pick my feet up high enough to walk normally. I would

like

> to

> > know if anyone else has experienced these kind of symptoms with

> > Arthritis? I don't know if it is Osteoarthritis or another kind,

> > however, I do know that the doctor said that I did have

> arthritis. I

> > would appreciate any kind of wisdom anyone has to share for

> treatment

> > etc. Thank you. nne

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi nne,

If you haven't looked into finding a good rheumatologist, that would be

my next move. I had a doctor 25yrs ago told me I had, " arthritis. " He

was a quack, and I would love to visit him, and let him see my condition

now.

I'm sorry your having such a horrible time. You really need to find out

what type of arthritis you have, and treat it with the right meds.

Living in pain every day, is very hard on a person.

I hope someone can help you, and you can find a good doctor. Tawny

--- In , " ramsey_marianne " <Mari5125819@...>

wrote:

>

> Hi All: I am fairly new to this group. I find that one can sometimes

> learn more from talking to people than from doctors.

>

> I have arthritis in my knees. A couple of weeks ago I over did working

> on my feet for about 3 days. When I woke up the next morning the pain

> was so bad that I could not put my weight on my left leg. I have been

> hobbling around with a walker for about 2 weeks now. Finally for the

> last 3 days I have been able to get around without the walker but the

> pain is still really bad especially when I need to get up from a

> chair. Also, my legs feel like they are really weak and when I walk I

> compare myself to a toddler who is waddling around about to fall down.

> I seem to be having trouble with balance also. My legs feel like they

> cannot pick my feet up high enough to walk normally. I would like to

> know if anyone else has experienced these kind of symptoms with

> Arthritis? I don't know if it is Osteoarthritis or another kind,

> however, I do know that the doctor said that I did have arthritis. I

> would appreciate any kind of wisdom anyone has to share for treatment

> etc. Thank you. nne

>

[Guest guest]

Tawny: What happened? Did the doctor misdiagnose your case?

nne

-- In , " tdianaok " <tdianaok@...> wrote:

>

>

> Hi nne,

>

> If you haven't looked into finding a good rheumatologist, that

would be

> my next move. I had a doctor 25yrs ago told me I had, " arthritis. "

He

> was a quack, and I would love to visit him, and let him see my

condition

> now.

>

> I'm sorry your having such a horrible time. You really need to

find out

> what type of arthritis you have, and treat it with the right meds.

> Living in pain every day, is very hard on a person.

>

> I hope someone can help you, and you can find a good doctor. Tawny

>

>

>

> >

> > Hi All: I am fairly new to this group. I find that one can

sometimes

> > learn more from talking to people than from doctors.

> >

> > I have arthritis in my knees. A couple of weeks ago I over did

working

> > on my feet for about 3 days. When I woke up the next morning the

pain

> > was so bad that I could not put my weight on my left leg. I have

been

> > hobbling around with a walker for about 2 weeks now. Finally for

the

> > last 3 days I have been able to get around without the walker but

the

> > pain is still really bad especially when I need to get up from a

> > chair. Also, my legs feel like they are really weak and when I

walk I

> > compare myself to a toddler who is waddling around about to fall

down.

> > I seem to be having trouble with balance also. My legs feel like

they

> > cannot pick my feet up high enough to walk normally. I would like

to

> > know if anyone else has experienced these kind of symptoms with

> > Arthritis? I don't know if it is Osteoarthritis or another kind,

> > however, I do know that the doctor said that I did have

arthritis. I

> > would appreciate any kind of wisdom anyone has to share for

treatment

> > etc. Thank you. nne

> >

>

[Guest guest]

nne,

He just told me I had arthritis, do to: car accident, job related

injury, and physical abuse. He would give me NSAIDS, and send me on my

way. He never once checked me for rheumatoid arthritis. Tawny

--- In , " ramsey_marianne " <Mari5125819@...>

wrote:

>

> Tawny: What happened? Did the doctor misdiagnose your case?

> nne

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Tawny: Thanks for the info. Are you able to keep your arthritis

under control? nne

> >

> > Tawny: What happened? Did the doctor misdiagnose your case?

> > nne

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Living each day with RA is a big struggle. I am on RA meds, and I'm

still able to take care of myself, so I'm lucky there. I do have pain

all the time, and not able to do too much.

Its really kind of hard to explain. Most, could not take the pain I do.

They say, one never knows until you walk in their shoes, so true. I

just take one day at a time. The last six years, I've learned a lot. I

will battle this disease for the rest of my life, and I pray I'll win

it.

I try to control my RA, but it controls me most of the time. Tawny

--- In , " ramsey_marianne " <Mari5125819@...>

wrote:

>

> Tawny: Thanks for the info. Are you able to keep your arthritis

> under control? nne

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Tawny: I know what you mean about the struggle. It seems that I get

more concerned every day that I may not pull out of this and end up

in a wheel chair. I have been very active all of my life so I don't

know how I would cope with that. My biggest concern now is that now

I feel very unsteady on my feet. It is hard to be in a crowd of

people because I get the feeling that I am going to be trampled. I

still have pain in my knees but it is getting some better since the

last time I over did it. However, the unsteady feeling in my legs is

always there. Is this typical of R Arthritis? nne

> >

> > Tawny: Thanks for the info. Are you able to keep your arthritis

> > under control? nne

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

nne,

I would advice to see a rheumy. Without a specialist, you just can't

tell whats going on, you know? I have osteo-arthritis in my knees,

and they are very painful. Do you have just knee pain? Do you have

pain in your joints? It is very easy doing too much, and then pay

for it big time.

It is hard to deal with knowing you might be in a wheelchair one

day. I'm ready to get one, or a scooter, and it will help me. I'm

not able to do much, just hobblin' around here. I can't go out much,

and its just depressing.

I know a lot of people who are very active now, since getting a chair

or scooter, and are able to get out of the house. You just have to

take the next step.

I hope you can find a good rheumy, and get the right diagnosis. You

can get on the right meds to help you.

Take care, and keep me posted, Tawny

> > >

> > > Tawny: Thanks for the info. Are you able to keep your arthritis

> > > under control? nne

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi nne and welcome to the group. Sounds like you need to have

some xrays done since this has been going on for so long. I wonder if

you have torn something in your knee. I wish you the best of luck. Let

us know what comes of this. My prayers are with you......Doreen

--- In , " ramsey_marianne " <Mari5125819@...>

wrote:

>

> Hi All: I am fairly new to this group. I find that one can

> sometimes learn more from talking to people than from doctors.

>

> I have arthritis in my knees. A couple of weeks ago I over did

> working on my feet for about 3 days. When I woke up the next

> morning the pain was so bad that I could not put my weight on my

> left leg. I have been hobbling around with a walker for about 2

> weeks now. Finally for the last 3 days I have been able to get

> around without the walker but the pain is still really bad

> especially when I need to get up from a chair. Also, my legs feel

> like they are really weak and when I walk I compare myself to a

> toddler who is waddling around about to fall down. I seem to be

> having trouble with balance also. My legs feel like they cannot

> pick my feet up high enough to walk normally. I would like to

> know if anyone else has experienced these kind of symptoms with

> Arthritis? I don't know if it is Osteoarthritis or another kind,

> however, I do know that the doctor said that I did have arthritis.

> I would appreciate any kind of wisdom anyone has to share for

> treatment etc. Thank you. nne

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Doreen: Thanks for the prayers. I need them. I have an

appointment with my orthopedic doctor in November. I am sure he will

take more X-rays. I have had one MRI done already last year. They

thought then that I might have a torn meniscus (sp). I am a little

better the last couple of days but cannot do " any kind " of work that

takes much strength. Thanks for the reply and I will keep everyone

posted. nne

> >

> > Hi All: I am fairly new to this group. I find that one can

> > sometimes learn more from talking to people than from doctors.

> >

> > I have arthritis in my knees. A couple of weeks ago I over did

> > working on my feet for about 3 days. When I woke up the next

> > morning the pain was so bad that I could not put my weight on my

> > left leg. I have been hobbling around with a walker for about 2

> > weeks now. Finally for the last 3 days I have been able to get

> > around without the walker but the pain is still really bad

> > especially when I need to get up from a chair. Also, my legs

feel

> > like they are really weak and when I walk I compare myself to a

> > toddler who is waddling around about to fall down. I seem to be

> > having trouble with balance also. My legs feel like they cannot

> > pick my feet up high enough to walk normally. I would like to

> > know if anyone else has experienced these kind of symptoms with

> > Arthritis? I don't know if it is Osteoarthritis or another kind,

> > however, I do know that the doctor said that I did have

arthritis.

> > I would appreciate any kind of wisdom anyone has to share for

> > treatment etc. Thank you. nne

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I have mostly knee pain but all of my joints hurt from time to time.

I had pain in my neck for about 3 days this week and I get pain in my

ankles and shoulders. Yep, I did too much and now I am paying for it

big time. Hopefully, there will be something I can do so that this

does not advance any further. nne

> > > >

> > > > Tawny: Thanks for the info. Are you able to keep your

arthritis

> > > > under control? nne

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi nne - I fully relate to your description of how you feel

unsteady on your feet. I am the same way. Sometimes I feel if I don't

pay attention to where my foot is going with each step, I will stumble

and fall. Its a pretty scary feeling, for sure. I don't know if its

typical of RA, but I look forward to hearing what some of the others

have to say about it......Doreen

--- In , " ramsey_marianne " <Mari5125819@...>

wrote:

>

> Tawny: I know what you mean about the struggle. It seems that I

> get more concerned every day that I may not pull out of this and

> end up in a wheel chair. I have been very active all of my life so

> I don't know how I would cope with that. My biggest concern now is

> that now I feel very unsteady on my feet. It is hard to be in a

> crowd of people because I get the feeling that I am going to be

> trampled. I still have pain in my knees but it is getting some

> better since the last time I over did it. However, the unsteady

> feeling in my legs is always there. Is this typical of R

> Arthritis? nne

>

[Guest guest]

Hi nne and Doreen: I know how you feel with unsteady feet. That

is why I fell and broke my shoulder and foot. When my RA flares, my

feet are the worst. They swell, and are too painful to stand on, let

alone walk. I also have discovered that I have Neuropathy on the balls

of my feet, caused by my RA. All this causes me to be very unsteady on

my feet. It makes you feel awful, let alone the pain. I am sorry you

are experiencing this problem with your feet and balance. I hope you

both will feel better soon. Wishing you pain free days ahead. I care.

Hugs,

Barbara

> >

> > Tawny: I know what you mean about the struggle. It seems that I

> > get more concerned every day that I may not pull out of this and

> > end up in a wheel chair. I have been very active all of my life so

> > I don't know how I would cope with that. My biggest concern now is

> > that now I feel very unsteady on my feet. It is hard to be in a

> > crowd of people because I get the feeling that I am going to be

> > trampled. I still have pain in my knees but it is getting some

> > better since the last time I over did it. However, the unsteady

> > feeling in my legs is always there. Is this typical of R

> > Arthritis? nne

> >

>

[Guest guest]

nne and group;

Yes hon I have that too.. I have RA through out my body.. Bursitis

in my hips knees and shoulders.. Osteoarthritis in my back.. THis has

been diagnosed by a rheumatologist... I get cortical shot for my

bursitis.. I get meds and injections for my RA and I get meds and

pain patchest for the osteo...

It's not hurting bad at all right now.. All these medications is

controlling the pain... I have days where one or the other will flare

up... I hope you can get it diagnosed what you have so the correct

treatment can be applied for you... It's important that the right

treatment is started for you..

I am so very sorry for your pain hon and I will keep you in my

prayers... Hopefully you will find a rheumatolegist that can help..

God bless and take care..

gentle hugs

Clora

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>

> I have mostly knee pain but all of my joints hurt from time to

time.

> I had pain in my neck for about 3 days this week and I get pain in

my

> ankles and shoulders. Yep, I did too much and now I am paying for

it

> big time. Hopefully, there will be something I can do so that this

> does not advance any further. nne

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Clora. I know that prayer works. I appreciate that very

much. Today at 2:00 PM I have already taken 6 Advil. It seems that

for some reason I am stiff again today. I did not over do either.

nne

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Doreen: Yes, it is a scary feeling. First of all I feel like if

somebody is watching me they might think that I was on alcohol,

drugs, or worse. I feel like an old drunk a lot of the time. In

church this morning it was hard to get around the crowd of people. I

felt like if anyone even bumped me a little bit I would fall. We

have a lot of kids in our church and sometimes they run through the

aisle way, etc., I almost lost my balance trying to avoid them. I

did finally have the nerve to leave the walker in the corner. I know

a lot of my problem is being " afraid " that I might fall. nne

> >

> > Tawny: I know what you mean about the struggle. It seems that I

> > get more concerned every day that I may not pull out of this and

> > end up in a wheel chair. I have been very active all of my life

so

> > I don't know how I would cope with that. My biggest concern now

is

> > that now I feel very unsteady on my feet. It is hard to be in a

> > crowd of people because I get the feeling that I am going to be

> > trampled. I still have pain in my knees but it is getting some

> > better since the last time I over did it. However, the unsteady

> > feeling in my legs is always there. Is this typical of R

> > Arthritis? nne

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Wow, nne - 6 Advil before 2pm? That's not good - you're going to

eat a hole right through your stomach. If you haven't already, I would

suggest making an appointment with a Rheumatologist before you do some

serious damage..........Doreen

--- In , " ramsey_marianne " <Mari5125819@...>

wrote:

>

> Thanks Clora. I know that prayer works. I appreciate that very

> much. Today at 2:00 PM I have already taken 6 Advil. It seems

> that for some reason I am stiff again today. I did not over do

> either.

> nne

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Doreen and all: Yes, I have a terrible time with my stomach but

Advil is the only thing that will give me enough relief to be able to

get around without a walker or drive me crazy with so much pain I could

not stand it. I have GERD now and also a hiatal hernia and I certainly

can tell that the Advil does not help it one bit. However, the only

thing that I can do is to wait to see my Orthopedic doctor to see if he

will send me to a Rhuemmy (as you all call them <ha>) I am also very

sensitive to medications. There are few that I can take without having

severe side affects. I took 500mg of Lodine the other day and it sent

my blood pressure up to 200/99. I could not control it with my blood

pressure meds and it really scared me. I had to wait until the drug

wore out of my system. So....I don't know what I will do. I try not

to think about it too much and I just endure a lot of the pain because

even with the Advil I have a hard time. Thanks for the input and if

anyone has any other suggestions I certainly am open to hear any other

remedies that might help until I see my dr. Many Thanks. nne

> >

> > Thanks Clora. I know that prayer works. I appreciate that very

> > much. Today at 2:00 PM I have already taken 6 Advil. It seems

> > that for some reason I am stiff again today. I did not over do

> > either.

> > nne

> >

>