Recently, I have been diagnosed with Reactive Arthritis after having chlamydia. First was the left heel pain, then the mid spine pain, hip, left hip and wrist. I can manage to work and still do my daily activities normally, though I noticed my knee pain is getting progressively worse. I do have a family history of arthritis as my mother has Rheumatoid Arthritis. She's managed to enter remission and it's helping me become more hopeful. I am a 20yr old male who use to be extremely active in body building and working. I just feel as if I will never be the same way again. There are so many "what if's" and the overthinking is starting to take a toll on my health as well. I'm finding hard to sleep, be happy, or even want to get out of bed. Thank heaven that I am still eating normally. Though I know a change of diet would help, I have no idea where to behind. Here's my story. I look forward to hearing from you all. Thank you.
Hi I was diagnosed with reactive arthritis in February after flu last year I've had it over 6mths now and I feel the same constantly tired no energy I have good days but are overtaken by bad I don't see any end to it I'm older than u at 44 but it's overtaken life I'm a hairdresser and it left me with contast pain in my wrist which now won't bend at all which obviously is a nightmare to work .I've tried creams, painkillers I've got a splint I wear to bed but don't help .have u seen a specialist at all ? A person told me to try anti inflammatory diet so I'm going try that coz this could last over a yr if not longer
Hello, I am so sorry to hear that. But at least we're in this together.
I have seen a Rheumatologist and he was able to give me an injection of Depo-Medrol, it's been about 6 days now and I see nor feel no different at all. I completely understand the pain and the mental torture that comes with it. I don't see an end either. But my mother did tell me about dieting and how it plays a major role in healing and treating arthritis. I am going to look into diets as well as doing yoga and swimming, those are two greatly benefiting exercises that not only help physically but help with the depression too. If I find any good diets or exercises I'll be sure to share them with you.
I read a story recently about a man who had reactive arthritis, he had a strict diet as well as exercised and took daily multivitamins and after some months he is now RA free for two years! That's given me hope!
I'm waiting on a steriod injection but I'm in two minds whether to have it I'm just willing to try anything atm .I've stared taking cod liver oil tablets but early days to say if they do anything I'm also going to try looking into the diet so will also keep u updated if anything works
Yeah I heard about those tablets. I'm currently taking a daily multivitamin, fish oils, cranberry pills as well as glucosamine sulfate for the joints. You should definitely look into those!
I will try those also anything got to be better than painkillers .I friend of mine gave me a herb remedie called devils claw to try aswell suppose to be very good for arthritis worth a try
hi, stay positive as 70% of reactive arthritis does go after about 12 months but does occasionally recur.
Diet: easy one: tons of fruit veg and fish, nuts and seeds. TONS of veggies - like 7 fruit & veg a day. after 12 weeks, add back in chicken and eggs. Cut out the red meat, alcohol, sugar, wheat,dairy and you are more likely to be one of the lucky ones that it goes within a year. you have nothing to lose.... in a years time if you are in the 30% where it has not gone you dont want to be wishing you had gone on an anti-inflamatory diet. Up the exercise - keep the joints mobile but unstressed. i.e. pilates and yoga. Not running. gradually up the pace - e.g. 5% a week max - the joints need weight bearing to release the good chemicals. Eating 3 brazil nuts a day will give you your daily allowance of selenium a key anti-oxidant. Make sure you have tons of vit c, d and e from natural fruit and veg - especially c.
Wow thank you! I'm definitely going to create a personalized plan based on your reply as soon as possible. This is fairly new, so if I can knock it out before it gets worse then that's great. Thank you again, I will definitely keep you updated on my condition.
Hello Susan, how are you feeling?
Hello I'm not too bad thank u for asking I had a hard day in work today so wrist is hurting .how r u?
I'm sorry to hear that. For the past 3 days my left knee has gotten so bad. I woke up this morning for work and I couldn't stand because both knees are now in pain, left is ridiculously swollen. I emailed my doctor and he prescribed me prednisone, I will be taking that 2x daily for 8 weeks starting tomorrow. I'm also starting a tai chi class tonight. I'm hopeful that things will start looking up for both of us
Awww I'm sorry bout that sounds awful painful take care hope the tablets help u
Hey chucch11 m sorry to know that u r going through this...even I m suffering from the joint pain...but my doctors are not helping me...
I think that my symptoms can also be from Chlamydia...
Could u plz tell me how did u diagnosed for Chlamydia ? Which test they performed?
Hey Samjo111! So, if you've recently had chlamydia maybe a few weeks ago, make sure you get it taken first. I'd go to the local clinic/lab and take a urinalysis as well as a blood test. Those results will be available within 48 hours, and you'll know if you have chlamydia. As far as joint pain, where is your pain exactly? My pain started at my left heel and was unbearable to walk, then one area of my spine, my left hip, my knees, and finally my shoulder. It feels more bruised and looks swollen in the knee area. I hope you aren't diagnosed with reactive arthritis, everything will be okay. Keep a high head and if you have any questions please feel free to ask. We're all in this together
Bro my story is different....I had a protected intercousre 1.5 yrs back...and after 10-15 days of it...had muscle ache and other symptoms and my gp provisionally diagnosed me for ReA....gave me azithromycin and the symptoms slowly went away ..I was perfectly OK for 1 yr
But now after almost 1.5 yrs I started feeling similers kind of symptoms...I test negative for HLAB27 b27 and Chlamydia trachomatis antibody just a week back...but i m having muscle ache and joint ache started from last 45 days ...and also having painful urine issue from last 3-4 days. Dont know whts going
Hey man, I'm sorry to hear that you're getting these flare up again after so long
It seems to me after all the research I've done, you've gotten flare ups again. Which is common with ppl who have ReA. You may have another type of ReA called Reiter's Syndrome, where it causes discomfort when urinating as well. Thing is, we can go into remission but for unknown reasons, flare ups can occur such as this one in your case. I'm getting tested for chlamydia this Friday once again, as well as any other STI's and blood tests too. My throat has been hurting badly from taking an antibiotic a few weeks back. Let me know how you feel man, maybe make another appointment with your Rheumatologist. I'll reply asap
Hi, FYI ReA (Reative Arthritis) is Retires Syndrome. This is the new wording of Reitires Syrome.
Hey chuuch11...how are u doing buddy...?
M more or less same as I was....its been three months of second episode but I have muscle inflammation joint inflammation urine issues .. I m annoyed....I had the blood work all came normal...but the problem persists...bro I don't know why should I do...wht lies ahead...I m so scared...
Hey! It's been a while. I'm doing somewhat better. I haven't had any days in which I can't actually get out of bed so I suppose that's well. Some days it feels as if I don't have RA at all actually. I have been put on prednisone for 8 weeks, I've been tapering down with it these few weeks and will be off it in about a week now. I will say that I do have some inflammation some days on my left knee and a little pain in my left wrist but other than that, pretty well.
I have made sure to take all my vitamins daily and as far as dieting goes, I'm suffering financially but I have a meal plan that I'm starting next week actually. I have been working out too, lots of reps with low weight. It really made me feel better knowing I just walked 5+ miles on a treadmill honestly!
Hello Susan! How have you been holding up?