Guest guest Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Hi All, I am just starting on a journey of what my doctors think is serum negative rheumatoid arthritis. I have had some hip pain for years, and it suddenly got very bad this January. Went to orthopedic surgeon, and was told I have a bad case of hip dysplasia. I limped badly until last week when I got a total hip replacement done. My new hip feels great. I am 33 and otherwise super healthy. Soon after my hip pain increased in January, my knees started swelling. No pain, just bad swelling. Then my elbows and shoulders started hurting as well as one large toe joint. Blood work showed elevated sedrate and crp and negative for RA, lupus. My knees were so swollen I had to get crutches to walk. Went to rheumatologist who prescribed prednisone. That helped my upper body and I got rid of the crutches although my knees were still swollen. After prednisone, my upper body pain came back. Almost two weeks now after surgery, my arms and shoulders hurt badly. My toe pain and swelling is gone, but it has migrated into my right thumb. The pain scares me, and I wake up every morning wondering what new pain I will have and where. I have been reading about antibiotic therapy for several months. None of my doctors will prescribe any antibiotics, but found a doctor in Newport, Washington who is on a list of doctors who will. Has anyone heard of Dr. Clayton Kersting? I have an appointment with him in June. I live in northern Idaho. Any feedback on doctors in Idaho or Washington? I welcome any comments or feedback. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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