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Re: ANA test???
From: Lisa (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 29 Jun 2002 09:38:10 -0500 (CDT)
Thanks for writing..I'll try not to worry too much
At Fri, 28 Jun 2002, Kristy wrote:
>
>Lisa,
>
>The reason they are recommending a rheumatologist is to rule out
>other conditions that affect the joints such as Rheumatoid
>Arthritis.
>
>I was under the care of a rheumatologist for 10 years. I am not
>under the care of one right now when I need to be. The reason I
>had spent so much time with rheumatology is b/c I have
>osteoarthritis. I'm 30 now but I was diagnosed with it at the
>age of 19. I got it b/c of injuries to my knees at 15.
>
>When I started having all the problems with my knees the family
>dr thought I had Rheumatoid Arthritis or Lupus. When I had a
>seizure in 1992 thanks to an anti-inflammatory called Voltaren
>they assumed that I might have Lupus but the tests showed I had
>osteoarthritis. It had started out in just one knee but it's in
>both knees.
>
>I've been taking alfalfa for my arthritis and it makes a big
>difference.
>
>If you have any other questions for me about rheumatology pls
>don't hesitate to ask. You are free to e-mail me privately any
>time.
>
>Take care,
>
>P.S. Osteoarthritis is one of my many health problems that make
>up the multiple list of problems I have.
>
>=====
>Kristy :)
>
>http://www.geocities.com/sokokl/kristyspersonalpage.html
>
>Hoping to be a nurse soon but for now just a Medical Secretary who does a lot of learning from reading on the Net, books, my dr(s), as well as sharing my own personal experiences.
>
>http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com
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