Question 1

i saw my rheumatologist today and inflammatory polyarthropathy was mentioned. a lot of blood tests are needed to narrow it down. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Many possibles: This question should have been addressed to your rheumatologist. Possibilities include ra, viral diseases and several other possibilities.

Question 2

i have recently been diagnosed with polyarthritis..?

Accepted Answer

See a rheumatologist: Rheumatologists are internists with training in the diagnosis and treatment of over 100 types of arthritis and immune system diseases. Rheumatologists are specially trained to do the detective work necessary to discover the cause of joint swelling and pain. It i important to see a specialist for evaluation and right diagnosis. Good luck.

Question 3

what to do if i am 23, have polyarthritis and sometimes walk with a crutch. am i regarded as disabled?

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See a rheumatologist: Rheumatologists are internists with training in the diagnosis and treatment of over 100 types of arthritis and immune system diseases. Rheumatologists are specially trained to do the detective work necessary to discover the cause of joint swelling and pain. It i important to see a specialist for evaluation and right diagnosis. Good luck.

Question 4

what is polyarthritis?

Accepted Answer

5 or more joints : Poly = many. Polyarthritis is any type of arthritis which involves 5 or more joints simultaneously. Usually is a rheumatoid arthritis or other autoimmune condition.

Question 5

tell me about migrating polyarthritis?

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Joints painful: Soft tissue swelling and pain and stiffness of multiple moints usually involving small hand and finger joints , wrists, elbows, shoulders, hipsknees ankles and feet, lasting more than 6 weeks. Occasional lumps on elbows, usually warmth as well. Current treatment is very effective in alleviting most if not allof the signs and symptoms.

Question 6

what can be done for polyarthritis nodosa?

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See below: Polyarteritis nodosa is a serious blood vessel disease in which small and medium-sized arteries become swollen and damaged.
Treatment uses medications to suppress the immune system, including steroids such as prednisone. Often, similar medications, such as cyclophosphamide, are used.

For polyarteritis nodosa that is related to hepatitis, treatment may involve plasmapheresis and antiviral medicine.

Question 7

gout/polyarthritis/rheumatisum. what are differences?

Accepted Answer

Several: Gout is one type of joint inflammation. Arthritis describes all of the 105 types of joint disease, and rheumatism is a very old term used before modern diagnostic techniques were available.

Question 8

can you tell me cure polyarthritis rheumatoid?

Accepted Answer

Joints painful: Soft tissue swelling and pain and stiffness of multiple moints usually involving small hand and finger joints , wrists, elbows, shoulders, hipsknees ankles and feet, lasting more than 6 weeks. Occasional lumps on elbows, usually warmth as well. Current treatment is very effective in alleviting most if not allof the signs and symptoms.

Question 9

how long does polyarthritis associated with fibromyalgia last?

Accepted Answer

Totally unrelated: Polyarthritis is not associated with fibromyalgia. See a rheumatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 10

what differences are there between polyarthritis and arthritis?

Accepted Answer

# of joints affected: So rheumatologists can get diagnostic information based on the # of joints affected. Polyarthritis is having >4 joint affected, oligoarthritis is 2-4 joints, and monoarthritis is a single joint. These are just more descriptive terms for arthritis.

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