Guest guest Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 My stills arthritis always seems to affect my hands and wrist first, check with your doctor - seems like when that happens, I need to change some meds around and it gets better. Goodluck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 , In my earlier years I had much inflammation in my hands, wrists and fingers. Sometimes I had to have cortisone injections in my wrists. There is some damage left but my hands are functional and really good considering the amount of arthritis in them. I hope yours are better soon with the new medication and try not to worry too much. I became very good at alternating my use of hands when not able to do things with one. Hopes and smiles, Melt ----- Original Message ----- From: a_cone I have a question about arthritis in your hands. I am experiencing much worse symptoms lately how long can I feasibly expect to fight off the arthritis in my hands? I'm scared -- I'm only 31 and it'll be affecting my work soon if it gets much worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 I am so glad you posted. I am 32 and have had stills for 6 years. My hands have been giving me a lot of problems lately and I have had some swelling including a lump in my palm. I couldn't even wash my own hair yesterday before I went to see my rheumy. NOTICE I AM TYPING THIS! I had steroid injections into my knuckles. Now, that does hurt a lot and my hand swelled up pretty badly---BUT I got up this morning and NO PAIN in my hands. In the past, I have had this done in my shoulders, wrists, hips, hands...you name it. It lasts sometimes 3-4 months before I have to have it done again. He said the steroids disperse the inflammation that my immune system incorrectly sent to these areas. I have been able to wean off Prednisone and Medrol, and these little injections (ouch) of steroids directly into the bad spot are just the thing I needed. I also take daily Kineret injections, and Arava to manage the stills. Today I have only a small bruise where yesterday I had pain, swelling and little movement. I am amazed every time I have this done at how quickly it works. I don't know if this approach will be right for you. Only your rheumy can answer that, but know that I am typing proof that there are some treatments that can help even if it is short term. Stay Healthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Thanks ! I needed to hear this. i will try the MTX to see if that helps and then I will definitely have to hvae him persue some other options. So far, typing is okay -- though a little more difficult. Thanks again! > > > I am so glad you posted. I am 32 and have had stills for 6 years. My hands > have been giving me a lot of problems lately and I have had some swelling > including a lump in my palm. I couldn't even wash my own hair yesterday before I > went to see my rheumy. > > NOTICE I AM TYPING THIS! I had steroid injections into my knuckles. Now, > that does hurt a lot and my hand swelled up pretty badly---BUT I got up this > morning and NO PAIN in my hands. In the past, I have had this done in my > shoulders, wrists, hips, hands...you name it. It lasts sometimes 3-4 months before I > have to have it done again. He said the steroids disperse the inflammation > that my immune system incorrectly sent to these areas. > > I have been able to wean off Prednisone and Medrol, and these little > injections (ouch) of steroids directly into the bad spot are just the thing I needed. > I also take daily Kineret injections, and Arava to manage the stills. > > Today I have only a small bruise where yesterday I had pain, swelling and > little movement. I am amazed every time I have this done at how quickly it > works. I don't know if this approach will be right for you. Only your rheumy can > answer that, but know that I am typing proof that there are some treatments > that can help even if it is short term. > > Stay Healthy > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2004 Report Share Posted October 3, 2004 according the the research still's seem to attack the wrist and hips the most, of course we all know that every can be affected and usually is during the onset, but long term the hips and wrists seem to have the most damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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