Any of you guys Docs or drug reps who have any experience with Palindromic rheumatism? If so can you hit me with a PM? Thanks
Smoke
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Palindromic rheumatism
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FlyingLow said:
Smoke, this year was supposed to be better for you.
What's happening now?:dontknow:
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I'm a hypochondriac and I might have it. What is it:dontknow:
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You probably have done plenty of reading... one of our past neighbors was diagnosed with this. (that was 15 years ago).
He had gold injections, physical therapy, and took NSAIDS routinly to manage his S/S
Palindromic rheumatism is a rare type of inflammatory arthritis. It's characterized by recurrent attacks of painful swelling of the joints and surrounding tissues.
The attacks usually affect only one or two joints at a time. They start abruptly and can last for hours or days. The attacks may recur with unpredictable frequency — from every few days to every few months. Although palindromic rheumatism can recur over many years, it doesn't usually cause permanent joint damage.
Palindromic rheumatism typically affects people between the ages of 20 and 50. No single test can confirm a diagnosis. A doctor may make a diagnosis based on medical history and signs and symptoms.
Treatment can be challenging because the attacks are so difficult to predict. Once an attack starts, treatment may include:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Intra-articular injections with corticosteroids
Oral prednisone
To help prevent attacks, your doctor may prescribe:
Colchicine, an anti-inflammatory medication
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
http://www.hopkins-arthritis.org/rheumrounds/palindromic_rheumround1.html
He had gold injections, physical therapy, and took NSAIDS routinly to manage his S/S
Palindromic rheumatism is a rare type of inflammatory arthritis. It's characterized by recurrent attacks of painful swelling of the joints and surrounding tissues.
The attacks usually affect only one or two joints at a time. They start abruptly and can last for hours or days. The attacks may recur with unpredictable frequency — from every few days to every few months. Although palindromic rheumatism can recur over many years, it doesn't usually cause permanent joint damage.
Palindromic rheumatism typically affects people between the ages of 20 and 50. No single test can confirm a diagnosis. A doctor may make a diagnosis based on medical history and signs and symptoms.
Treatment can be challenging because the attacks are so difficult to predict. Once an attack starts, treatment may include:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Intra-articular injections with corticosteroids
Oral prednisone
To help prevent attacks, your doctor may prescribe:
Colchicine, an anti-inflammatory medication
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
http://www.hopkins-arthritis.org/rheumrounds/palindromic_rheumround1.html
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