Palindromic

[Kasginman]

I have been recently diagnosed with this condition .., now experiencing very sore finger tips which seem to look purple some of the time .. anyone else has the same ?

[AgedCrone]

Palindromic what? Palindromic just means it comes & goes! Do you mean RA/RD?

[Kasginman in reply to AgedCrone]

My rheumatologist said I have palindromic arthritis... which may go onto RA ,...

[Cherub198889]

We aren't supposed to give medical advice on this site, and surely me selling beer for a living wouldn't quilify me to give medical advice. But from what I know, Palindromic rheumatism can develop into RA. Are you on any meds to prevent it turning into RA? Please talk to your rheumatologist about your finger tips turning purple you might have a condition called Raynaud Phenomenon. There are meds for Raynaud's.

[Kasginman in reply to Cherub198889]

Thanks for replying . I have only seen my rheumatologist once so far and seeing him again next week . He gave me a steroid injection a few weeks ago and it took all my symptoms away but only for about a week ... basically my foot has been hurting and swelling around the ankle joint for the 2 months , groin pain , nasty pains in fingers ... it started 2 years ago but only very occasionally., but the last few months it's got bad which is why I was ref to a rheumatologist.. my fingers are sore and stingy and go dark purple . I'm hoping the dr will put me on something next week as it's getting me down now

[Cherub198889 in reply to Kasginman]

I know it's hard, but PLEASE STOP feeling down. You are at the begining of this "crazy" journey. How do I know this?...Well I lived it, and "YES" there is a silverlining.... Please follow the advice of your rheumatologist, they are here to help you & everyone.

Sue xxoo

[AgedCrone]

Definitely discuss with your rheumatologist.....initial diagnosis is often slow,but I am sure your doctor will guide you through it.