Women health
*Women health>>>Rheumatoid Arthritis

Length of rheumatoid arthritis flares?

I have had terrible pain in multiple joints for just over six weeks now. It came on after food poisoning. I have not had all the tests and am abroad at the moment but it does appear to be rheumatoid arthritis.

How long can a flare last? I am only 23 and my feet feel shot to pieces after 6 weeks.

There are three types of arthritis: rheumatoid, osteoarthritis, and infective arthritis. Rheumatoid is caused by an autoimmune problem, osteoarthritis is caused by injury or aging, and infectious arthritis is caused by a bacterial or viral infection. Since your arthritis seems to be caused by food poisoning, you probably have infectious arthritis.

You might consider getting a blood test to see if you have antibodies indicating some type of infection. Its possible that the arthritis will clear up with the proper antibiotics.

Tags
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Pregnancy Premenstrual Syndrome Preparing for Surgery Progesterone Rheumatoid Arthritis Obesity Ocular Allergies Oral Health Osteoarthritis
Related information
  • Length of rheumatoid arthritis flares?

    There are three types of arthritis: rheumatoid, osteoarthritis, and infective arthritis. Rheumatoid is caused by an autoimmune problem, osteoarthritis is caused by injury or aging, and infectious ...

  • I am entitled to a disable badge as I suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis?

    I am in the US so I dont know where you are, but that is a UNIVERSAL SYMBOL and is recognized anywhere. and you are entitled be sure and take it when or if you travel! Do you mean a Disabled Pa...

  • Would all will Methotraxate affect in a person who takes it weekly for Rheumatoid arthritis? ?

    MTX will affect each person differently. Just as each RA patient is affected differently. Being sick with a chronic illness affects you also. Add medications into the pot and who knows what will ...

  • I have a family history of rheumatoid arthritis. What are my chances of getting the disease?

    My answer to this your last answer would be 'yes' go to the doctor and get tested. There are a few tests which can be done to determine if you are more at risk of developing RA. There...

  • What are the treatment options for rheumatoid arthritis?

    You will like this I think. I was diagnosed with crippling arthritis a couple a years ago. On record at local hospital. A friend came to my house with a little miniature bottle filled with DMSO (n...

  • Could my RSI be rheumatoid arthritis?

    It could be. You should act fast. RA can't be cured, it can only be slowed down. So the faster you get treatment the better. Better be safe than sorry.

    ...
  • Rheumatoid arthritis and no pain killers.....?

    I am so sorry to hear of your predicament. However, you must insist that you are referred to a Consultant Rheumatologist at your nearest hospital. The Rheumatologist will assess you and wit...

  • Do you suspect that the straw that broke the camels back may actually have been rheumatoid arthritis

    ActuallyI heard he was trying to get thru the eye of a needle at the time. Hey isn't that a waste of paper up there?

    ...
    •    

    Health Categories--Copyright/IP Policy--Contact Webmaster
    The information on whfhhc.com is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions.