Question 1

can rheumatoid arthritis be diagnosed through mri. i have bilateral knee effusion and loss of cartilage in 3tmri. rest is normal. what arthritis is it?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmune: rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease which causes bone erosion that does not affect the cartilage it is an actual bone demise not connective tissue demise. A plain film of the bones will usually suffice as well as lab tests that indicate elevated said rate and rheumatoid factor positivity in addition to other markers to make the diagnosis. It is not normally diagnosed on MRI

Question 2

every few months i get bilateral knee effusion that needs draining and a shot. the fluid noninflamatory. why would this keep recurring? no injury

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Unexplained effusion: Have you had an MRI yet?  You may have articulat cartilage or a meniscal injury. Blood tests can help rule out rheumatologic diseases. Infection sounds unlikely. I recommend you to be evaluated by an orthopaedic doc or if you already have done this, get a 2nd opinion.

Question 3

why would arthritis in the knee cause fluid buildup?

Accepted Answer

Irritation : This is the bodies way of trying (unsuccessfully 0 to deal with the irritation of one kind or another in the joint.

Question 4

is fluid in the knee arthritis or osteoarthritis ?

Accepted Answer

Varies: There are multiple potential causes for fluid in the knee.  The fluid itself can be from an injury, inflammation, or other causes.  Osteoarthritis is one type of arthritis.  If there is concern about the nature of the fluid in the knee, it can be drawn out and sent to the lab to see what it is.  An MRI is a test that can look for other associated conditions as well.  Consider being seen.

Question 5

the doctor drained two syringes full of fluid from my knee but the test was negative for arthritis. what could it be?

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It is arthritis : It is arthritis! we have over 150 different types of arthritis. It depends on which one of these it is. It is now your physician's responsibility to find out what type of arthritis it is.

Question 6

i am 31 and i think i have arthritis in my knees and in my hands my knees hurt every night how can i find out that it is arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Rheumatologist: A rheumatologist is best qualified to evaluate and treat you. There are various causes of joint pains and he/she will order the appropriate tests and treatment.

Question 7

are there any better alternatives to arthritis pain in my knee than rooster comb shots? i get them every 90 days but the shot only works 14 days or so

Accepted Answer

Good therapy: The rooster comb shots act like a substitute cartilage for your knee.   Studies have shown that they slow the progression of arthritis, but do not reverse any arthritis that is already present.   They do help pain also.

A good treatment for most cases of arthritis would also use an anti-inflammatory to reduce inflammation as well as an exercise program.

Question 8

i wake up every night with intense pain in my right knee. i have to walk around for a few minutes to alleviate pain. arthritis is the current diagnosi?

Accepted Answer

See an Orthopod to -: get a proper evaluation as in my opinion the arthritis doesn't usually behave in this way. You have an associated lesion, may be a significant cartilage tear. 
MRI would be helpful or a scope evaluation would not only confirm but help in dealing with the problem.
I am sure you had a trial of the NSAIDs, PT, own exercises, which will need to be continued before and after the surgery.
GOOD lUCK.

Question 9

i have arthritis in my knees. how well does the artificial joint fluid injection treatment work?

Accepted Answer

Early stage: If it is stage one then good, stage 2 you may try after that not much. Make sure you also strengthen your quadriceps and stretch hamstrings.

Question 10

i have arthritis in my knees as well as water on my left knee. i was told to keep it wrapped and use and ibuprofen/tylenol if necessary. how long should it take for water on the knee to go away? im also in physical therapy?

Accepted Answer

: First at your age to have arthritis is unusual .  You could have a biomechanical Malalignment having a large Q- angle and thus disfunction of the knee cap or patella. A problem you probably have had most of your life and difficult to participate in sports. A podiatrist trained in biomechanics can prescribe a custom orthotic that will help when ambulating.

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Can rheumatoid arthritis be diagnosed through mri. i have bilateral knee effusion and loss of cartilage in 3tmri. rest is normal. what arthritis is it?

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Every few months i get bilateral knee effusion that needs draining and a shot. the fluid noninflamatory. why would this keep recurring? no injury

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Why would arthritis in the knee cause fluid buildup?

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Is fluid in the knee arthritis or osteoarthritis ?

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The doctor drained two syringes full of fluid from my knee but the test was negative for arthritis. what could it be?

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I am 31 and i think i have arthritis in my knees and in my hands my knees hurt every night how can i find out that it is arthritis?

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Are there any better alternatives to arthritis pain in my knee than rooster comb shots? i get them every 90 days but the shot only works 14 days or so

A member asked:

I wake up every night with intense pain in my right knee. i have to walk around for a few minutes to alleviate pain. arthritis is the current diagnosi?

A member asked:

I have arthritis in my knees. how well does the artificial joint fluid injection treatment work?

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I have arthritis in my knees as well as water on my left knee. i was told to keep it wrapped and use and ibuprofen/tylenol if necessary. how long should it take for water on the knee to go away? im also in physical therapy?

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