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Q: Rhumatorid or Fibromialgia?

asked by: JeanineDRomero on April 15th, 2009

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My mom has been taking Humara for Rhumatorid arthritis. She has stopped that now, but continues to take cortisone. Now she has more frequent flare ups of burcitis in her shoulders. She also has terrible pain in her tail bone. Last year she had her second hip replacement surgery. Her back pain seems to be the most painful for her at times. Just in the last couple of days her hips have flared up along with her shoulder. Pain pills just put her in another state of mind that she nore any of us family members can get along with. Anyone have any experience with all of this?

I am not sure if she has Fibromialgia or rhumatorid and what meds are the best? She frequently has to get the pain blocks for comfort.

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MandMs

replied on April 16th, 2009

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You mother is having rheumatoid arthritis, since she already got a hip replacement due to hip joint damages.
People with rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk for developing fibromyalgia, which is a syndrome (set of signs and symptoms) that may be associated with different diseases.

Although RA is most commonly associated with joints of the hands and wrists, it can also affect larger joints, such as the hips, knees, and shoulders.
Hip pain, with discomfort and stiffness in the thigh, lower back, and groin, are symptoms of hip joint being affected by RA.

Arthritic pain is known to be one of the most intensive pain in clinic, that seriously affects patient's life.

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