Rheumatoid and Hughes

[mariadaniella94]

Hi to all.

My mum has had Hughes syndrome from birth coupled by rheumatoid arthritis from 20 years ago.

She is due to have surgery in a couple of months for a total knee replacement.

If there is anyone out there in a similar position or that has had a similar operation , please inbox comment or drop me an email at [e-mail].

She is only 48 and ia curious about peoples experiences

Thank you .

[Mabon12]

Hi Mariadaniella- I have had RA for 11 years and am on Enbrel. I had a total Knee replacement last Monday . I was in hospital for 3 nights and am now at home and walking with crutches. I was advised to come off my medication for 2 weeks prior to the surgery and will stay off it until my wound has completely healed (4 to 6 weeks). I feel fine and am managing the pain well with co-codamol. I'm not aware of Hughes syndrome. Wish your mother good luck and I hope the surgery goes well.

[mariadaniella94 in reply to Mabon12]

Thank you so much and hope you get better soon!

[oldtimer]

My sister (also with RA) has had two knee replacements. She was very keen that she did lots of strengthening muscle exercises before and afterwards as her daughter, a physio, had impressed on her how much difference this made to people's progress and return to full function. She now walks better than I do despite being five years older and is very pleased with the results.

[mariadaniella94 in reply to oldtimer]

im very glad! My mum has such total damage that its very hard for her to walk much and obviously to do many muscle exercises.

Thank you for your reply.

[Fra22-57]

Morning.. Yes I have had RA and Fibromyalgia for about 4 years and was diagnosed with Hughes Syndrome in August.You are the only one I have found who has both.It seems to be very rare to have both.

I hope I never have to have any joints replaced but wish your mother well

[mariadaniella94 in reply to Fra22-57]

Thank you so much! It is very rare and in most cases just extra complicated because of the blood clotting and the extra high immune response.

Her doctors have treated a lot of RA and Hughes patients, so at least she will be in good hands.

Hope you are well.

Daniella

[Fra22-57]

That's pleasing to know for your mum.I am the first case for 30 years at my hospital.I didn't even know you could be born with it.I am 57 and live uk

[mariadaniella94 in reply to Fra22-57]

It is very rare but i assume its genetic since all the women in my mums family are diagnosed with it (grandmother mother and auntie).

Tricky condition.

Hope you are well

[Fra22-57 in reply to mariadaniella94]

I will email you do we don't block up this post

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