bitterlawngnome | (no subject)

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Oh yay! New year, new diagnosis! Right knee, rheumatoid arthritis!

Oh joy!

I have a dodgy left knee myself dating from when white van man had that motorcycle accident for me.

I always know when the weather is on the turn..........

Oh I forgot I get to do that now :)

I am sorry and confused. I thought one the aspects of rheumatoid arthritis was that the joints affected are bilateral.

Typically yes. There's some pain on the left but not nearly as bad. This probably reflects decades of damage from riding bicycles intended for "average" people and leading with the right.

Oww :(

Only when I don't use it, confusingly.

Oh! Do you mean you just got diagnosed with RA? Or that you already were diagnosed with it and it just now settled in your knee? Either way, my commiserations.

I have seropositive RA. I have a non-typical presentation: it's not symmetrical and it's causing minimal joint pain. I have a lot of RA inflammation, though, which has caused many other symptoms.

I also have erosive osteoarthritis in my hand which hurts a lot. There's nothing that can be done for that though. No meds, etc. Ugh.

New/offiicial diagnosis. So far it's just pain but there's a world of possibilities ::eyeroll::

I'm so sorry you have joined our rheumy club. There are a lot of resources available on-line: blogs, podcasts, non-profits, patient groups, etc. I found a support group. Most people in my life do not understand RA and being able to talk with people who do understand, and who have experience to share, has been invaluable. Ask me questions anytime.

Thank you so much!!

Very sorry to hear this. But getting old is a cascade of bodily insults, I suppose. We have to learn to keep afloat. You have already demonstrated much skill in that area!

I have been diagnosed with cataracts and will have surgery later this year. Much better than the alternative!

Big hugs

I've known several people to have the surgery, and in every case it's been straightforward and beneficial, so good prognosis :)

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