Bloodwork “stable” why then consistent pain

[qnbee]

Hello, my recent bloodwork results have been classified as "stable" by my specialist. Great news however, I have persistent pain (hands, wrists, shoulders, knees, hips, ankles, feet, stiff neck), “thick” cartilage in hands & tenderness in knuckles, the list goes on.

Any suggestions on how to address (w/dr) the everyday pain I am experiencing? This RA dr has been supportive in the past with assessing my real time body, function, pain threshold and not so much what blood work results.

Thank you,

Q

[Runrig01]

it’s possible that the pains your having aren’t inflammatory, but pain from the structural changes RA has had on your joints. If that’s the case you’re looking at normal analgesics to control the pain. Do you find heat pads help, or Epsom salt baths?.

I have AS but have a lot of damage to spine, knees and feet. I have to use a butec patch for pain, as I can’t take NSAIDs since having a stroke 7yr ago. I also have Osteoarthritis in my knees due to the structural changes as a result of AS. So I still get a lot of pain, despite my AS being controlled. Hope you find something to help 🤗

[Blackknight1989]

I get it, CKD stage 4 post AKI at age 29, plus early onset osteoarthritis at age 33, with bilateral hip replacements at age 44/45 bilateral knee replacements at 47/48 with bilateral ankle fusions sandwiched in between. I have no great news except there are 3/4/5 new pain meds in development that actual relieve long-term pain without the addiction /body-damaging issues of current pain management drugs. Hopefully they will be fully tested and available within 2-5 years. Really no current good solutioconsistent IV or oral pain management that can have severe adverse effects on the body if used long-term. I have early onset OA with nearly 22 surgeries over last 10 years culminating with bilateral total hip & knee replacements by the age of 48. Currently 59 and 11 years surgery free!