Guest guest Posted January 19, 2004 Report Share Posted January 19, 2004 Hi Teri, I don't have arthritis, but with the HSP Flare-ups, my joints become very painful. When that happens, which thankfully is very rare, I say that everything except my hair hurts :-) I feel for having to experience it all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2004 Report Share Posted January 19, 2004 I'm curious if I'm a rarity in having arthritis with my IGAN. My regular doctor mentioned I probably have " reactive arthritis " , which can be associated with chronic kidney disease and autoimmune disorders. Mine has gotten alot worse in the last year, with my hands hurting the worst, then knees and very lower back. I was diagnosed with " degenerative disc disease " at L5 & S1 a couple of years ago, but it wasn't bad enough to do anything about it at the time. I type all day long, and that isn't helping my hands - I've lost alot of strength in them as well. Anyone else? I feel OLD for 30! LOL Teri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2004 Report Share Posted January 19, 2004 Not me. No arthritis, no joint pain of any kind - ever, except anytime I had a flu. Then my whole body hurt, including the joints. I didn't even know I would later have IgAN though. Pierre Re: Arthritis Anyone? > Hi Teri, > > I don't have arthritis, but with the HSP Flare-ups, my joints become very > painful. When that happens, which thankfully is very rare, I say that everything > except my hair hurts :-) > > I feel for having to experience it all the time. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2004 Report Share Posted January 20, 2004 I have just gone through an Arthrogram on my right wrist and and MRI on my right elbow because I have had pain for 4 years and have seen a doctor in the past in my home town. He never could find out what is wrong. I now live in NY and am seeing another specialist and he suggested I do an arthrogram because sometimes the regular MRI without the dye can't determine if there is arthritis. I get the results next Tuesday. The Arthrogram was very painful but it will be worth it in the end if it helps find out what has been causing me this pain. I have also had pain in both of my knees since I was in my early teens and I am now 30. Maybe this will shed some light on that also. My Neph told me I might want to see a Rheumatologist also. My husband just thinks I am falling apart. I will let you know what the results are. Thanks for listening to me ramble. Cori 12s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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