They drilled into the growth plate to stop growth on my right knee so my left knee could catch up, and possibly even out. The surgeryydidn’tt work very well, and my legs never evened out. However, that is not my point. Could the drilling have caused arthritis or another condition that could be giving me mild to severe knee pain? If it’s a different condition, can you please tell me what it is? Thanks in advance!

Okay, so my left shoulder has been bothering me for about a week. It hurts to raise it higher than my chest and like the back of my shoulder hurts and my upper arm too. I’m also a competitive swimmer, and whenever I swim backstroke or breaststroke, it cracks/pops and it is painful. Should I see a doctor? I don’t think it may be lack of calcium either, because that is what my friend had.
By the way, I might have Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, does that affect it in any way? Thanks in advance

A friend of mine has medium to lower-high arthritis in her both knees. She cannot do too much of walking. And if she joggs one day, she needs to take rest for at least 7/8 days before jogging again. Doing squats hurt her knees as well. She cannot swim, she is aftraid of swimming.
She wonders what kind of leg exercises she should do, and if skipping will help. At the same time, she wants to know what type of activities she should avoid.
Thanks in advance for all of your suggestions!!!

My fingers have been hurting a lot lately, especially at swim practice. One practice, I could barely even bend my fingers! I also ruptured a tendon in my middle finger about 3 months ago, but I did not like jam it or smash it at all!

I have also been tested for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, but my blood was fine. What do you think this could be?
Thanks in advance <33

On the information leaflet it says you should delay/not get it if you have a low immune system,or a disease which affects the immune system. And if you have gotten it twice before,it’s still advised to get it again.
But I’m in a predicament…..I have Juvenile Arthritis,a type of Rheumatoid,and this causes me to have a very low immune system,and the meds I’m on affects my immune system also. Because of this,I pick up things realli easily. I’ve had the vaccine twice already,but I was talking to someone who’s nephew got the vaccine twice and he still got a severe case of the mumps.
Any doctors/nurses/medical people out there?? Or anyone who could help?? What do ye think I should do?? Should I get the vaccine,regardless of my comprimised immune system??
I don’t want to get the mumps…..I get realli sick with a cold or the ‘flu,I’ve had the ‘flu for the past 3 weeks,on my second course of antibiotics and it has now developed into a chest infection…..
Thanks in advance
Yeah…..I did get it twice as I mentioned in my question,if you actually read it…..and people ask lots of random questions in the Ireland section,what does this have to do with travel in Ireland:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AlZc34RbTERUPtSHjJuCG9ad7RR.;_ylv=3?qid=20090424210708AAVydZE

Or this??

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ar07h4KznxuROpd9jNSxLtyd7RR.;_ylv=3?qid=20090424115942AAqUGAb

Yeah. Not much.
And I was just looking for help,thank you very much. Obviously you think I’m THICK enough to say ‘Oh,I’m gonna do exactly what such and such a person said’ I just wanted opinions…..

Ok,here in Ireland the HSE are giving out free MMR vaccines to TY,5th and 6th yrs and third level students. On the information leaflet it says you should delay/not get it if you have a low immune system,or a disease which affects the immune system. And if you have gotten it twice before,it’s still advised to get it again.
But I’m in a predicament…..I have Juvenile Arthritis,a type of Rheumatoid,and this causes me to have a very low immune system,and the meds I’m on affects my immune system also. Because of this,I pick up things realli easily. I’ve had the vaccine twice already,but I was talking to someone who’s nephew got the vaccine twice and he still got a severe case of the mumps.
Any doctors/nurses/medical people out there?? What do ye think I should do?? Should I get the vaccine,regardless of my comprimised immune system??
Thanks in advance.

My daughter has systemic juvenile arthritis She is being treated in Alaska and is involved in a new drug study. (current treatment diminishing returns). The new treatment is only at Seattle Childrens Hospital. Several treatments later, she seems to be improving but finance dept. is not. Do any airlines or charities provide assistance for this kind of situation?? I am sure I’m not alone I hope. We have approx. 14 more visits this year. can’t move down right now but family first!!! Thanks in advance.

i am 16 years old anf I have knee problems, which have to do with my feet, which effects my knees and hips whenever i run. My joints hurt for days after…..
i got orthodix for this problem,
i was wondering if this could lead to arthrits when im older, or if it ups my chances of getting arthritis….if so..what can i do to prevent gtetting arthritis
also, i dont want to stop running, bec ause i enjoy it and its something i want to pursue..
Thanks in advance

I’ve just been diagnosed with PsA and my rheumatologist wants to put me on mtx or enbrel/humira. i think im going to try everything i can before i turn to enbrel/humira because of the cancer thing. if i were to be on those i would have lots of anxiety about developing cancer. anyways just wanting to know if anyone has taken the methotrexate and got good results. also did it help your spine??? my doc said that it wouldnt help the spine…. is there any other meds that have helped?? thanks in advance!!

Does anyone else have this disease/condition. My back hurts really bad, and i can’t find pain relief. I don’t want to take medication unless it really works. Should i take an ice bath, heat only agrivates my back. Please, any answers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

P.S: Im 14, and the arthritis is in my fifth lumbar disk