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Multiple Arthritis issues - Is this unusual?
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Sep 1, 2023 | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
Hello @jdnc2023, Welcome to Connect. You certainly have a lot on your plate to deal with. I have degenerative arthritis in my joints but have not been diagnosed with the other conditions you have. I don't think it's unusual to have so many things diagnosed as I also have other autoimmune conditions myself. You will notice that we changed the title to your discussion a little to better describe the discussion for members. I'm pretty sure you are not alone and while you wait for other members, you might want to look through this discussion on one of your questions.
--- Erosive osteoarthritis pain but can't take NSAIDS: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/erosive-osteoarthritis-pain-but-cant-take-nsaids/.
Have your doctors suggested any treatments to help relieve the pain?
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Thanks for replying! I've only just been diagnosed officially. I did a course of prednisone and now I'm on 10mg prednisone and 100mg hydroxychloroquine to see how I do. I think the doctor is hoping that if the inflammation stays low, the pain will be minimal. I can handle it.
I do have an annoying pinched nerve from time to time from the spine down my leg, spasms and limping, but not a lot of pain. It's my right leg and I'm afraid it may limit my driving eventually. The worst thing about all of this is that I don't want to ever become dependent on anyone.