Rheumatoid vasculitis

Cath61

I I’m 60 years old with joint pain in my hands feet and hips ..I have osteoarthritis I in my knees one more painful than the other also I’ve started with this muscle pain like cramping in my calf when I walk, I’ve now had two test for DVT but it’s not that. Was thinking it could be rheumatoid vasculitis 🤷‍♀️ I’ve now been referred to orthopaedic clinic and now to rheumatologist. 

if any one has any information about this it would be much appreciated 

thanks

helpline_team

Hi Cath61,

Thank you for joining and posting on our helpline forum, we are sorry to hear that you are experiencing muscle pain and cramping in you leg, we are pleased though to hear that you have been referred to an orthopaedic clinic and a rheumatologist who will be able to advise you further. 

In regard to the cramps in you leg I have attached a link from the NHS website that will hopefully answer your questions. 

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis-of-the-knee/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/leg-cramps/

 

Best wishes

Chris

Helpline Advisor