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Posted 2/12/2013 7:14 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all,

I'm 31 and have had fibromyalgia for 10 years. I'm managed it with meds, but now I'm having knee issues. It seems different than any pain with fibro i've had with the knees. A couple weeks ago, my left knee started to hurt. I thought it would go away, but it started to hurt more. It seems now that my other knee is starting to hurt a little. I don't have any other joint issues, and I'm not even sure it's the joints or what, but something leads me to believe this is arthritis starting up. I'm soooo scared! My mind is spinning out of control about all of the "what if's"! I'm going to make an appt to see a rheumy and gets tests. Does anyone here have both conditions?? How are you managing the pain? All I keep reading is progression of the disease! I'm truly scared and am already battling anxiety and depression. I'm on an antidepressant right now and and take xanax almost everyday lately because of my other issues.

Someone please help and tell me it does get better if this is in fact arthritis, or RA....

Thanks for listening sad
Posted 2/12/2013 10:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hi and Welcome to HealingWell,
I have Crohn's Disease and RA Arthritis. I would get in to see a
rheumy doctor to see if you have arthritis or not.
Posted 2/13/2013 12:32 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for your response teddybearweiser! How are you managing your arthritis? How long have you had it? I've heard that Crohns can be very painful, you poor thing :( I have Fibro, IBS, Vulvodynia, Interstial Cystitis, Hypoglycemia, anxiety, and depression! Grrrr, hate all these issues! I feel like i'm an 80 year old woman :(
Posted 2/13/2013 2:24 AM (GMT 0)
Hi. You should try to get in to see a rheumy so you know for sure and if you do have anything, you can get a grip on it before things get really bad. I was diagnosed with Juvenile RA when I was 3 years old and I've had it on and off since then (I'm 22 years old now). It does get better. You just need to find a good Dr you trust and really work to getting yourself to a good place. It takes work but in the end, feeling great is all worth it. I promise.

Please let us know if you find anything else out! Would love to hear from you. :)
Posted 2/16/2013 12:32 AM (GMT 0)
Please don't stress yourself out before you check with your doctor. The worry over something that might not be can only make you feel worse I am sure.

The progression has it's downfalls, sure - but no sense in worrying yourself before you know and if you do have it then you will be able to manage the good and the bad like so many do that I see on here. Everyone is so amazing. It is never easy when you have the added stress of Fibro, anxiety and depression I am sure, but I hope ALL of your doctors are there to help you through this.

But, yes, a visit with a Rheumatologist is the first order of business. A blood test and maybe an x-ray could see what's up.

We'll keep you in our prayers. Please feel better soon.
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