Please help!

Madisonrose

Hi all,

I was just wondering if you think this is arthritis pls. My blood results keeping coming back positive for anas which I'm due to have investigated soon by a rheumatologist but I've been told this may be a sign of arthritis. Also my knees crack so loudly when I bend down they are very sore every day, they lock up about 5-6 times a day and when I straighten my legs to release it they crack really loud. I also have a lump now in one of my knees which my mum think may be a bone spur, I'm only 22 but are these all symptoms of arthritis please help?? If it turns out to be arthritis do you get any help or treatment? Thanks xx

valval

hi well it depends on what type of arthiritis they decide it is if doc has sent you to rhumytologist then they will be thinking one of the ones with inflimation and if so they will treat you if it ostio arthritis well if pain meds and operation when things get bad we are not doctors so can not tell you and as there are over 200 types well we do not know them all. good luck try not to worry the treatments are very good and if you watch your weight and exercise life can be more or less normal when they find best meds for you val

hileena111

Hi
I'm sorry you've come across this at such a young age.
IF it is arthritis there are ways and means of managing it.
I'm no doctor but there isnt a cure as such but lots of different things to be tried.
It depends what kind of arthritis it is...RA or OA are the 2 most common....different treatment for each one.
Keep coming back on here for support if you need it.
Love
Hileena

dreamdaisy

Joint cracking is caused (I think but I may be wrong) by nitrogen pockets within the joints popping and those without arthritis have it as well as those with. The locking I am not sure about as mine never have but they can sometimes give way. The good news is that you are seeing a rheumatologist soon, he is the person to tell you what is happening with you as he will have all the facts and figures to hand and I hope he can give you some answers. Is there a family history of either an auto-immune or osteo arthritis? DD

barbara12

Hi
The cracking and locking could mean your knee just need a wash out, this is usually associated with OA, my OH had his washed out and he was and still is so pleased with it, make a list of everything that is happening and take it with you.
I do wish you well with it all x

Madisonrose

Hi all thanks for all you're replies and advice I really appreciate it I'm due to see the rheumatologist on the 6th Dec so hopefully i'll get some more answers thanks again xx

valval

Madisonrose wrote:

Hi all thanks for all you're replies and advice I really appreciate it I'm due to see the rheumatologist on the 6th Dec so hopefully i'll get some more answers thanks again xx

keep a pain diary and take picks of any swelling you get will help answer his questions and take some one with you good luck

frogmorton

Hi Madisonrose

I haven't got much to add other than my best wishes to you and hope that they can diagnose you soon so they can start treating you.

I know it's hard not to worry and If I could wave a magic wand to stop you I would. Agree with Val - keep a diary so you can clearly and accurately demostrate what is happening

Love

Toni xxx

Soretoe2

Hi Madisonrose,
I Just wanted to say hello and offer you my support.
I have had both RA and OA since I was 3 years old. I'm now a fully fledged granny and still going strong.
Good luck when you go to your appointment. You may find that all your fears will be for nothing.
The lovely people here have offered you good advice and whatever the problem turns out to be there will be several treatment options available to you. Then you can research it all and talk to your family. Everyone here is so supportive, someone will be able to help you with more advice once the diagnosis has been made.
Let us all know how you get on and try not to worry too much, Joy