Palindromic Arithritis

kerry35
kerry35 Member Posts: 5
edited 19. Sep 2009, 05:45 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi am new here - just received diagnosis of above on Friday from Rheumatologist (who also conducted xrays / bloods and ANA test for lupus at appointment as well). Have been living with pain flares in multiple joints for over three years now so I suppose it's a step forward - RA factor negative though. Does anyone else here have this diagnosis as i understand it's quite rare.....have been on PR website but not officially endorsed so thought that this would be a safer bet to get support.
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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Kerry
    Had a quick look to see what it was. Comes and goes eh?
    Hadn't heard of it before, but anyone is welcome on this site with any type of arthritis - so WELCOME!!
    Good to meet you.
    This is a really nice place to be - sounds like your isseus will be very similar to many types of arthritis so you can help us lot with any tips too :wink:
    Good to meet you
    Toni x
  • kerry35
    kerry35 Member Posts: 5
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Toni, thanks for the warm welcome - I have an inkling that this site will become something of a lifeline....
  • jaspercat
    jaspercat Member Posts: 1,238
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Kerry, can't help with the Palindrome Arthritis question, I just wanted to welcome you, I am sure that someone will be along who can help you love Jaspercatxx
  • robertls
    robertls Member Posts: 2,304
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I was originally diagnosed with PA after x-rays/MRI and Bloods....February 2008.
    Symptoms just as you describe......Got worse and worse....different Meds made no difference....
    June this year GP got me an emergency appointment with Rhumatologist (sp). They did MRI/e-ray/bloods.
    The following week got a call to attend clinic..............Confirmed RA. They compared x-ray and MRI scans over the 16 months.......
    Started me on MTX straight away........

    Rob x
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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    kerry35 wrote:
    Hi Toni, thanks for the warm welcome - I have an inkling that this site will become something of a lifeline....
    Very True! :wink:
    Also very addictive!
    See you soon!
    Toni x
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    This site should come with a health warning, its so addictive! :D
    Welcome to it though, its so good to be able to say things that you know people on here will understand, without having your friends and family worrying and getting fed up with hearing the same problems over and over! Its a safety valve, you can let off steam without worrying your nearest and dearest. Its also good to get information from more experienced people. Thats helped me a lot. When I feel low and cut off I can come on here and join in, thats great.:D Love Sue

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