MRI scan results back,loss of cartilage,what does thi... - NRAS
MRI scan results back,loss of cartilage,what does this mean? No sign of OA on the X-Ray two wks wait to see the gp.
Hi Caza, who gave you the results if you haven't seen GP yet?
Loss of cartilage is caused by Osteo-arthritis so I'd question the GP about the info you've been given.
I've added a link about OA for you to gather further information.
nhs.uk/conditions/osteoarth...
Beth xx
Thanks for the reply, it was the receptionist.
My gp had previously shown me the X-Ray of my knee & explained why it wasn't OA but as she won't answer questions about RA coz I'm under a consultant for that,I wondered if it could possibly be RA? I am slowly being driven round the bend by all this & feel like throwing the towel in. X
I've just visited that web site & no where does it say that you feel ill with it & I do. I get so tired with flu like symptoms. I'm moaning again,I shall just stop & go out for a walk while the sun shines,yes it really is here,for now x
Hi caza,I have no cartilege in my right knee I have bone on bone degenerative arthritis and been told I need a knee replacement,just had to do 12 weeks of physio and go back Monday to see if they are gonna do it yet,most of my days are spent in pain and I can,t walk far and I,ve had enough,but always think there is always someone worse off than myself,good luck with yours hope you get the help you need soon gentle hugs xxx
i had a compleet new knee in feb this year it was best thing they ever i am so pleased i still get pain some time s but that if i over done it i know it sound silly about getting pain in artifitial knee that what i thought but doc says you can but i could not stand up never mind walk i go in hospital on 16 th july for neck fuseon so this is yet another thing but if they decide to give you a new knee go for it i went in the day of the opp got out of bed the day after opp then came home the day after that 3 days all sorted
Hi Lesley, I had bi-lateral total knee replacements 2 years ago (both done together) and I still get swelling and pain around my new knees and thought this would be impossible, but I've got R.A., and apparently the consultant says it's not uncommon. I've just had rituximab again and with that and steroids, I feel a lot better again for a while!
Hi Caza, Loss of cartilage happens also in RA and Pa of the fine bones, as in the wrist, hand and spine. That's the culprit that causes the pain when there is no longer any cushioning between joints. I had surgery 3 months ago to correct some ugly damage to my right wrist, as a result of many years without any anti-inflamatory drugs. All the cartilage in the wrist and that part of the hand connecting the wrist, had caused several displaced small bones, so those were removed. Also, about 2 inches of the ulnar bone(that makes your wrist bone) was removed to allow more flexibility. Results, no pain with use! No problem in movement. I can't say enough about how satisfied I am with this one.
My two new knees are now 5 years old and the best part of me!!
Lesly: I had my neck fusion 12 years ago, no problem since. Good luck with that, just follow the post-op instructions, you'll be fine in no time! L.xx
Thanks for the reply you sound so positive.I don't know where these results will lead.I guess at the moment I just want a name to what's going on with my body & then take it from there. What is PA? So much to learn & take in. Thanks to you all for your help x
Hi Caza
PA is referring to psoriatic arthritis, another type of inflammatory arthritis, so it has some similarities with RA. Arthritis Research UK have some more information about this condition: arthritisresearchuk.org/art...
Kind regards
Sarah Kate
NRAS Helpline
Thanks Sarah for replying,it doesn't say on the information that you feel ill with psoriatic arthritis & I get flu like symptoms where I just have to go to bed. I don't have any skin or eye problems & my nails are fine. Can RA affect necks?
Unfortunately, yes, RA can affect any joint in the body. And if it does affect the spine or back it is more commonly the upper part of the spine, and the neck. I hope this helps.
Kind regards
Sarah Kate
Yes thank you it does. I feel more & more sure that is RA. I woke up yesterday feeling really unwell with a very painful & swollen neck,at the top of my spine. I really don't think it's OA, I don't believe that I could of developed OA in all the joints in my body in the space of just a year & feel so ill with it. The one thing that doesn't seem to fit with RA is that when I have a flare I just feel so sick, a bit like morning sickness where just the whiff of a coffee,which I love,can make my stomach churn. Have you heard of this before? Thank you for your help.
