Q: is there anyone reading this that may treat the auto immune diseases ankylosing spondylitis or reiter's ?

Most rheumatologists: These problems are generally best treated by rheumatologist, although astute internists, family practioners, may do a good job if trained in the uses of medicine to treat these problems. Most of my practice in rheuamtology are patients with overlap spodyloarthritis!

Q: how is reiter's syndrome diagnosed?

Well...: Although reactive arthritis is sometimes called reiter's syndrome, reiter's is actually a specific type of reactive arthritis. In reiter's, inflammation typically affects the eyes and urethra, as well as your joints. The signs and symptoms of reactive arthritis generally start one to three weeks after exposure to a triggering infection. Reactive arthritis occurs most frequently in men 20 to 40 yea.

Q: how do you treat reiters syndrome?

Many treatments: Reiter's syndrome is now called "reactive arthritis". There are a number of causes that are likely such as bacterial GI infections, sexually transmitted diseases, and unknown sources. The disease is not the infection itself. It is a result of antibodies formed that "attack" the body. Treatments run the gamut from aspirin-like meds(nonsteroidals) to Methotrexate and even biologic drugs(enbrel).

Q: what are the tests for reiter's syndrome?

Reiter's is syndrome: Reiter's syndrome is exactly that. Orinally decribed as arthritis following a bacterial dysentery, it now more commonly follows a chlamydial infection (venereal). Mosts patient or either hla-b27 positive or have a cross reactive hla type, such as b40 (60). There is a strong genetic component. The CRP should elevated, as would some gammaglobulins.

Q: are the symptoms of reiter's syndrome bad?

No: Most reiter's syndrome patient have the sacral arthritis, uveitis, urinary issues. Many time the joints are the spine and can be painfull but the condition is part of a group of diseases called spondyloarthropathies and the treatments are normally antiinflammatory medications.

Q: what are the known symptoms of reiter's syndrome?

Reiter's Syndrome: Two types: dysenteric onset or venereal onset. One with diarrhea (caused by certain bacteria-salmonella, shigella, campylobacter, yersinia. The venereal trigger is chlamydia, & urethral irritation and discharge is common in men initially. People with reiter's syndrome usually have the hla-b27 antigen, or similars: b40, b41, b7. Reiter's usually affects the feet, sijs, and tendons and eyes.

Q: how fast can i make my reiter's syndrome go away?

Infection: Reiter's syndrome is often triggered by a microbial infection. You will get the most relief if the trigger can be identified and treated. Recommend seeing a functional medicine doctor to diagnose and treat your condition.

Question 1

can i live a normal healthy active life with reiters disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes, depends: Many patients with reiter's syndrome can keep it under control with anti inflammatory medications, but this depends on the severity and how often it flares up.

Question 2

explain reiter's disease / reactive arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Joint, entheses dz: Reactive arthritis (formerly known as reiter's syndrome) is an uncommon (<0.01%) inflammatory arthritic condition preceded by an infection, usually in the gastrointestinal (i.E diarrhea) or genitourinary (i.e. Uti) tracts. Specific bacterial have been linked to this disease.

Rheumatologists call this disease a spondylarthropathy, affecting both joints and entheses primarily.

Question 3

is there anyone reading this that may treat the auto immune diseases ankylosing spondylitis or reiter's ?

Accepted Answer

Most rheumatologists: These problems are generally best treated by rheumatologist, although astute internists, family practioners, may do a good job if trained in the uses of medicine to treat these problems.  Most of my practice in rheuamtology are patients with overlap spodyloarthritis!

Question 4

whats reiter's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Joint, entheses dz: Reactive arthritis (formerly known as reiter's syndrome) is an uncommon (<0.01%) inflammatory arthritic condition preceded by an infection, usually in the gastrointestinal (i.E diarrhea) or genitourinary (i.e. Uti) tracts. Specific bacterial have been linked to this disease.

Rheumatologists call this disease a spondylarthropathy, affecting both joints and entheses primarily.

Question 5

how is reiter's syndrome diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Well...: Although reactive arthritis is sometimes called reiter's syndrome, reiter's is actually a specific type of reactive arthritis. In reiter's, inflammation typically affects the eyes and urethra, as well as your joints. The signs and symptoms of reactive arthritis generally start one to three weeks after exposure to a triggering infection. Reactive arthritis occurs most frequently in men 20 to 40 yea.

Question 6

how do you treat reiters syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Many treatments: Reiter's syndrome is now called "reactive arthritis".  There are a number of causes that are likely such as bacterial GI infections, sexually transmitted diseases, and unknown sources.  The disease is not  the infection itself.  It is a result of antibodies formed that "attack" the body.  Treatments run the gamut from aspirin-like meds(nonsteroidals) to Methotrexate and even biologic drugs(enbrel).

Question 7

what are the tests for reiter's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Reiter's is syndrome: Reiter's syndrome is exactly that.  Orinally decribed as arthritis following a bacterial dysentery, it now more commonly follows a chlamydial infection (venereal). Mosts patient or either hla-b27 positive or have a cross reactive hla type, such as b40 (60).  There is a strong genetic component. The CRP should elevated, as would some gammaglobulins.

Question 8

are the symptoms of reiter's syndrome bad?

Accepted Answer

No: Most reiter's syndrome patient have the sacral arthritis, uveitis, urinary issues. Many time the joints are the spine and can be painfull but the condition is part of a group of diseases called spondyloarthropathies and the treatments are normally antiinflammatory medications.

Question 9

what are the known symptoms of reiter's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Reiter's Syndrome: Two types: dysenteric onset or venereal onset. One with diarrhea (caused by certain bacteria-salmonella, shigella, campylobacter, yersinia. The venereal trigger is chlamydia, & urethral irritation and discharge is common in men initially. People with reiter's syndrome usually have the hla-b27 antigen, or similars: b40, b41, b7. Reiter's usually affects the feet, sijs, and tendons and eyes.

Question 10

how fast can i make my reiter's syndrome go away?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Reiter's syndrome is often triggered by a microbial infection.  You will get the most relief if the trigger can be identified and treated.  Recommend seeing a functional medicine doctor to diagnose and treat your condition.

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