my 13 year old girlfriend has polyarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in every joint in her body. the medications she takes aren’t really working for her. does anyone know any medicines, foods, techniques, or anything at all that can help with arthritis pain? she’s in so much pain, all the time, it breaks my heart..

please please help us.
thank you so much in advance

Thank you so much, I just would like to know so we know what to expect and help with it.

please please help us.
thank you so much in advance

thanks.

Most importantly I am now 35 and I have little or no pain due to the Arthritis. I do suffer from excessive swelling in my ankles. (HUGE- I am talking Cankles!) Steriods bring the swelling down, but that is obviously not a good solution.

The problem is that no matter what I do- I can’t control it, I cannot sit, stand, or walk too much?!#$% There is no definition as to what too much- so that makes it really hard. I am not overweight by any normal standards (maybe a little  extra)- my first Rhematologist wanted me at 130- I am 5’7” and that has not been feasible since Jr. High.

My family does have a history of psoriasis, but only myself and 1 cousin have the RA. Her problem is more psoriasis, and she has good results on the meds. The doctors have prescribed me Methotrexate, Enbrel, Nabumetone and ointments. They made me sick, or in some cases (Enbrel) violently ill.

Nothing really works. The next choice is Remicade. I don’t want to go there!!! I can’t see sitting in an office for 3 hours while they infuse me with poison to suppress my immune system is going to be any better than the last treatment. A couple of friends recommended a Gluten free diet. I don’t want to give up my protien, however between the options….

I am 23 years old. For the last few years, I have been having what I thought was "normal" pain. I hurt so bad after work (I groomed dogs… can no longer do this physical work due to pain), that I would have to just lay in bed for the rest of the day with hot towels wrapped around my wrists and legs. I would have "flare ups" every month or so, and I would feel very "feverish" and "growing-pain-like" aches in my wrists, ankles, and calves.

This has increased a TON over the last year. I had my daughter in October 2009 (3 months ago), and it has just completely increased in frequency. I have pain ALL DAY EVERY DAY, ranging from dull to extreme. I feel every single bone in my hand is aching, my wrists crack constantly, my ankles pop, and I just want my feet constantly squeezed. My knees have been feeling like my knee caps are going to just explode off. My elbows having been starting to hurt.

I finally went in to the doc, had xrays and blood work done.
I just got a call back today, and was just a little confused. I hate when they give you info over the phone because I don’t know what the heck they are talking about and they use these outrageous terms. Xrays came back NORMAL. The blood results that show white blood cell count and inflammation in the body came back NORMAL. But she said the test that determines RA was at a 21 for me… she said the cut-off is a 20 for whether they refer you to a Rheumatologist or not. Then, she also said some other mumbo-jumbo was high and I had no idea what she was talking about, but that it was in relation to RA. Then, my thyroid is low which probably has nothing to do with RA at all…

can someone explain what these blood results really mean? Do my symptoms make any sense? i was surprised the xrays came back normal.

So then what kind of drinks like Tea with cow milk can they have?

It is very difficult to avoid dairy product.

Which is the best drink can they have?

Beg to give a right answer

Is this a part of Rhematoid Arthritis progressing?
Or is it something else?
Should she go to the hospital?

All help is appreciated.

A male/female, who has Rheumatoid or Osteoarthritis, get drafted and play in NBA, NFL,

The person does at present Plyometrics and Rope jumping three times a week, plus plays basketball that practice for like 3 to 4 days a week, plays exceptionally well, now?
P.S Please no sarcasm, only help.
Plus he has never got any Coaching at all in his whole lifetime, Yep thats right no coaching, not training no nothing at all, all by Himself.
Plus do tell a way of how could he get noticed by Pro Leagues, as he doesn’t lives in USA or Europe but in South Asia.

it all started when my right hand was aching. In my eyes, it looked different, my middle finger and ring finger were closing together. I sometimes wake up in the morning and my whole hand will be stuck in a weird position. So, i went to a orthopedic who said it is the ulnar nerve and requires surgery. I didnt go for that, and thought it isnt that bad. Then, i started developing the same thing in my left hand! I was so confused. How could it be my ulnar nerve in both hands? Now, my elbows hurt when crossed and I have to completely straighten them so they feel better. My elbow is still aching i probably slept on it weird. It is a tired/aching/cramp feeling. Also, my ankle joint swelled up for about 5 days (looked like a golf ball) and then went back to normal. I also get bad back/spine pain and have a hump or lump on the base of my neck

I also have many neurological symptoms
headaches, seizure, fainting, diagnosed with psuedotumor cerebri but i think its wrong based on so many other symptoms, numb hands and feet, when crossed, pressure in cheek bone, and more.

I feel like I am getting closer to figuring out what is wrong.
Could it be RA, i hope not but i am ready to figure out what is going on.
any suggestions or ideas

im only 18 years old. I have been dealing with the neurological since 15 and the other problems since i turned 18 about 6 months ago