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Originally Posted by Patti  Thanks. Her doctor was debating whether to put her on a low does of steroids or just give her a shot of cortisone in her elbow. She decided on the shot in the elbow. Which helped her elbow but her rt knee is still stiff and swollen. I think it would have been better if she had given her the low dose steroids. The Anti inflammatory doesn't seem to be helping yet. She starts the rheumatoid medicine later this week. Thanks for sharing your experience. Hope your shoulder is better now. Do you have this happen a lot? |
It just started about 5 months ago in my shoulders. I have had problems for years in my hips, but my endocrinologist put me on vitamin D and that pain and stiffness are gone (but of course having problems in other joints now). Might have her vit D levels checked. Sounds funky, but I am on arthritis forums and it really does help some people. I take 50,000 units twice a month (prescription strength). You can do a search on it - vitamin d + arthritis.
I have not yet been diagnosed with Rheum. arthritis, my general doctor decided not to refer me to a specialist yet, but I have been having the pain/stiffness and had a high positive on an RA test and family history. I will ask my endocrinologist about it next month when I see him. My regular doctor is the type that wants to handle everything and be in control of all meds I take (?).
I think she should maybe call her doctor back and ask about a medrol dosepack (steroid) since she is still having pain and swelling in her knee. It took a day and a half, but it helped tremendously. It's not a cure all of course, but really helped me.
Really hope she finds relief soon!