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What Kind Of Arthritis Symptoms Are Joint Pain, Knots In Palm, Bottom Of Feet And On Tendons?
I have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis from one doctor and osteo arthritis by another and am confused as to what I actually have and possible treatment options. My joints ache always but I have started to develop knots in the palms of my hands and the bottom of my feet. I also have started to develop knots on various tendons near the back of my knee. Are these symptoms of a type of arthritis?
Thu, 6 Mar 2014
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I have studied your case with diligence.
Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, do you have such complain?
Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest function in this disease. Stiffness in spine is increased do you have such stiffness in spine?
When such patients come to our hospital I advise them blood test like RA factor, ACCP, ESR, complete blood count, HLA B27
There is possibility of both rheumatoid and age related osteoarthritis.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
I have studied your case with diligence.
Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, do you have such complain?
Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest function in this disease. Stiffness in spine is increased do you have such stiffness in spine?
When such patients come to our hospital I advise them blood test like RA factor, ACCP, ESR, complete blood count, HLA B27
There is possibility of both rheumatoid and age related osteoarthritis.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
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