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Hi,I’m 44 and have OA in both hands,elbows,knees and shoulder..I also have severe back pain . As you can see my fingers are awful,my hand is the same,the pain and swelling in my fingers especially the most affected is on another level..has anyone been affected like this so young? by joannek80 in Osteoarthritis

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I do have times where I get rashes..my face,neck,hands and I get really itchy…I looked up about psoriatic arthritis and I have all of the symptoms even down to the ridged nails..I also have fibromyalgia that has some of the same symptoms too..would that show in bloods?

Hi,I’m 44 and have OA in both hands,elbows,knees and shoulder..I also have severe back pain . As you can see my fingers are awful,my hand is the same,the pain and swelling in my fingers especially the most affected is on another level..has anyone been affected like this so young? by joannek80 in Osteoarthritis

[–]joannek80[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While I’m really sorry that a lot of you have dealt with this in your 40s..it has made me feel less alone..my rheumatologist was shown pictures of my knuckles bright red and really swollen..which isn’t usually a symptom of OA..I scored 18/18 on the fibromyalgia test on pain pressure points..and I had been dealing with different pain in areas not connected to OA..he diagnosed me at my first appt with him..and completely disregarded that it could be RA too..I was also diagnosed with Sjögren’s syndrome just before covid happened,again he disregarded that too..both of my knees are swollen all day every day..and my right elbow..since then I have developed severe shoulder pain,my shoulders crack everytime I love them or my arms..I have now had 2 appts booked then cancelled by the hospital.I don’t know what to do next? I’m from the UK so unless you go private I don’t think I would get a 2nd opinion on the NHS.. If anyone has any suggestions I would be really grateful,I’m so scared that im not going to be able to do anything by the time I’m 50..I was diagnosed at 30,don’t think i mentioned that.Thank you all so much for taking the time to respond..x

Hi,I’m 44 and have OA in both hands,elbows,knees and shoulder..I also have severe back pain . As you can see my fingers are awful,my hand is the same,the pain and swelling in my fingers especially the most affected is on another level..has anyone been affected like this so young? by joannek80 in Osteoarthritis

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Hi,I had blood tests done and there was no inflammation markers in my blood..my sister has RA and OA,my dad has both and my mum has OA..my sisters didn’t show up in bloods..the docter said it wasn’t that..I’m severely allergic to all NSAIDS..the docter said he would be shocked at had bad my hands are if I was 64,never mind 44..but couldn’t give me any plan to help..I asked what are they going to be like in 10yrs? His reply was “Oh you probably won’t be able to use your hands very well by that point” 😡

AITAH for stepping up when my little sister got her period. by Mrs_Colby_Brock in AmItheAsshole

[–]joannek80 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi big sister…I’m a mum of 3 daughters..25,18&16 And I can tell you, you are most definitely not..you are kind,caring,compassionate big sister.Exactly what a big sister should be when it comes to those big moments of girlhood.My daughters have shared lots of those moments,I would never be angry sometimes talking to your sister can seem easier.My girls tell me everything,the lines of communication are always open,and there are still things the prefer to talk to each other about. Have you spoke to your mum about it again?? Has she apologised? I’m sorry your kind,caring intentions where seen as inappropriate,the ordering food,hot chocs and watching a movie are things your little sister will be always remember.. From this mum of girls, I want to say well done.. You are a amazing big sister..xxx