Even though you do not have swelling or redness, it can still be palindromic arthritis. I think your first rheummy is on to something. What treatment plan did he prescribe?
Thanks TX, he mentioned maybe a med, that was 3 months ago...so need to go back, but getting a second opinion today. Would this cause non stop muscle twitches though?
Yes, muscle spasms are a symptom. I would love to hear what your 2nd opinion doc said. I do hope you start a treatment plan soon. These diseases are such a misery. Please do keep us posted!
Wow-really, muscle spasms are a symptom? I had no clue. The second rhuem (I did not tell her the first rhuem said this) said it could be too much b6. She is running a ton of labs on me. I of course worry of something like MS, though I did have an MRI (spine -its sore near my bra strap now, and head) without contrast and it was fine. Feel like I need one w contrast. I worry as my best friend has had somewhat similiar issues, I urged her to get an MRI and this Thurs they told her they found 10 lesions-pointing to MS, but more testing is needed.
Does my symptoms sound like PR? Shooting/pulsation migratory pains, extreme joint cracking and TONS of muscle twitches?
I am not an expert, but your symptoms sound like many that are reported here by members with it. MS had to be ruled out with some of the symptoms I had with RA. I had an MRI of my brain and all looked well (and now I have proof that I have a brain and it is normal!) If MS is a concern to you, explain that and ask for an MRI of your brain. (I made them check several times for Lupus because it is in my family so I understand.) Please keep us posted as you are on my mind.