I was wondering if it's possible to have Lupus without positive tests. I'm positive RA Factor and have arthritis in every joint. One rheumy said I have RA and another one said I don't. I have...
I take "Fisol" made by Nature's Way. I really like this fish oil. [b]IT'S MERCURY-FREE/NO PCBs [/u] ! There's no fish oil repeat. It's in a softgel that's enteric-coated and targeted released. I'll...
TO: KE08 I'm going for the emg for all limbs. Please tell me how yours went and what they found. Thanks! Lori...
I have muscle twitching in every part of my body 24/7. Never goes away. Also have pins and needles all over. Having a emg and ssep nuero testing done early Jan. Was diagnosed Almost a year ago. Lori...
Hi Gary, I have different docs, Endo doc, rhuemy, neruologist, gastro doc,cardiologist, etc that keep giving me tests. Lately I've been taking labs every 2 weeks. My veins are bad and yes...I have to...
Looking for people experiencing elevated liver or pancreas enzymes. My enzymes are up again and new ones are acting up. I have a difficult time talking about it with my Endo doc. He keeps saying...
/community/emoticons/confused.gif Uh..yep..From time to time my glands hurt or get just a bit enlarged. I've also been having a bit of a problem with my breathing. I do have asthma, but this seems...
Lori here, For the past year I've been sick. I've been diagnosed with RA from one doc, been told "I don't know WHAT you have and seek another opinion" by another doc, and my third rheumy says I have...
Sooo confused now. Don't know what rheumy to go to. I have a BIG problem!!!!!!! In 1996 I tested postitive (+PPD) for latent TB. It's not active but I went to a TB doc and he and my other doc said...
I'm taking fish oil, 500mg twice daily. Also have gone on an "anti-inflammatory" diet. Less pain. I do have a positive RA Factor in my blood. I was on Asacol but caused my stomach and acid reflux to...
Trying to find people that have arthritis and/or fibromyalgia with their UC. Also, the type of arthritis. Also, joint or bone pain. I have UC and then experienced joint, bone and muscle pain. Been...
Hi Ducky, 1st rheumy wants me on anti depressent/anti anxiety pills. (okay..I do agree I need it but haven't decided which one b/c I need a med that's kinder to my liver since my enzymes are not so...
I'll try to make this short. Been sick for a year. Lost almost 50lbs. since mid Feb.'08. BONE PAIN, muscle pain and spasms,heat sensation radiating from skin, pins & needles,etc. Just took...
Had pins and needles all over my body last night with that heat radiating out from my skin. Does anyone know why pins and needles may be associated with arthritis and why? How would arthritis affect...
Thanks Curley, Sometimes a person thinks they're the only one who has these symtoms. I'm one of those. I'm so very sorry that you are having problems. By the way..since I'm a newbee here, I'm trying...
I've had Gerd/Acid Reflux since I was 19yrs.old. Now I'm 57. Just had another scope and a biopsy was done. It came back stating I have Focal Intestinal Metaplasia. My doc always says: "Don't worry...
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I've had yellow pale stools going on for 5 1/2 months. THEN...I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. I have no idea why my stools are this color. It's making me nuts to not know. Then I think the...
Went to my new rhuemy. Hated him.Didn't let me ask any questions and he had nothing to say but he gave me a script for PT in a warm pool. Changing docs. In the meanwhile, my internist said that the...
I've just been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Ugg. I've been getting pins and needles feelings in my hands and all over. Many times I also have bone and joint pain. I was also diagnosed with...
I have my first rhuemy doc appointment tomorrow. Couple weeks ago I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and then my labs came back with an RA Factor of 80. My joints hurts and my bones, i.e. legs...
Hi.This is my very first time on here. I've been through the mill for the past 2 months. In a period of 4 weeks I've been diagnosed with Ulcerative colitis,rheumatoid arthritis and docs aren't...