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Originally Posted by mojo  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! |
Thanks. It's funny you mention the Vitamin D back in the winter she wasn't feeling well, flu or something and went to one of those Take Care clinics and they told her to Take Vitamin D to help her immune system. It's sitting here on the table so I am going to have her start taking it again. Thanks for that info. She to tested high positive for RA. I hope yours clears up.