Multiple Arthritis issues - Is this unusual?

Have you studied high dose Boron?

I haven't! I have taken smaller doses of boron off and on through the years, but I will definitely look into that. I also saw something about LDN and will research that further. Thanks much 😊

Yikes! I think I may have uveitis. My eyes are always red and sort of swelling on the surface. Once my ongoing treatment is figured out, I'll see if my eyes improve.

I am like you. I have had sero negative rheumatoid arthritis for 30 years. And I was diagnosed with erosive osteoarthritis just two years ago: I also agree that is the worst. I have had a knee replacement and back surgery to address osteoarthritis. And I may soon need a second back surgery, although I’m doing my best to avoid it. I wonder why some of us seem to get so many types of arthritis at the same time. I have found that low-dose naltrexone addresses inflammation and pain. It’s off label so you’ll need to talk to your provider about it, but I truly have found it helpful in reducing the amount of NSAIDs. I’m taking while also addressing pain and inflammation.

I have been on LDN since last August. I've had excellent results up until the past 6 weeks. It stopped working. I'm at 4.5 mg and the rheumatologist said there is no data to show a higher dose would help. I had no results with methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine or Humira. I was thrilled with the relief from LDN, and I'm bummed that it stopped working. I temporarily felt like a new person! I'm allergic to NSAIDs, so I just use curcumin, boswellia and MSM for some relief.
I'm glad the LDN is helping you! Someone said that it doesn't stop disease progression, but I haven't found much research about that.

@sweetundine When you wonder about why some of us get multiple types of inflammatory disorders, my rheumatologist told me it is very common, and is being studied. He keeps very current on the research, and feels there can be a number of triggers - genetics, nervous system, brain, environmental exposures or infections and an overactive immune system.
In my case, I am pretty sure genetics plays a big part, but can also see there could be several contributing factors.
I have found some relief from DMARD meds, exercise, heat, PT, ice and topical Voltaren gel. I can also ignore the pain better when I am engrossed in something interesting, not just passively watching TV or surfing on the computer.

On multiple autoimmune condition at the same time, I recently read research that painless apical long standing (tooth root) accesses can trigger both rheumatoid arthritis and cutaneous vasculitis.

I find that very interesting, as 11 years ago I had a botched coronectomy done and when the root was dug out of my jaw a year ago it was clear that it had been infected for a very long time.

I was diagnosed with RA and cutaneous vasculitis last year, and also diagnosed with asthma in 2020 .

I also have extensive osteoarthritis but that is most likely due to hypermobility with a very physically active life.

Groceries to ease chronic inflammation - Mayo Clinic Health System https://share.google/SAv4oBaIepzYhqv8h
I'm sharing this article on anti-inflammatory foods which I saw in another thread (thank you Sue!). It is one of the best I've seen. All I'll say it that it works. I've been on an adventure learning about food for 7 years now and my inflammatory arthritis has been in remission for the last 6--it took a while to work. I'm so grateful I learned about the healing properties of food. But look out for quacks, each with their own esoteric theories and books, expensive lines of supplements, etc.

@jdnc2023 you’re past path on meds sounds like mine.. I’m now on 5 mg prednisone and infusion once a month of orencia.. I’m moving around better than ever.. good luck, just thought I’d mention this to you!!

@ruralgal76 That's good to hear! My doctor suggested the next step would be to try Enbrel. I have an appointment in April. In the meantime, I'll see if I can get AgelessRX to prescribe a higher dose of LDN.
I have been off all other meds for a little over one year.