question re. back pain and fm and ra

By caffey Friday, November 02, 2007

- A
- A
- A

I am new here and I have 2 questions.

1. I have herniated L4 L5 with neuropathy both feet and for the past 2 months sicatica down the rt. leg. One of the things my pain doctor keeps talking about is inflamation at SI joint which ra pts. get. I am not understanding that as I thought that ra doesn't affect the back.

2. My second question is I don't understand the relationship of ra to fm as I was told I also have fm. The rheum. and pain doctor have tried to explain it to me but I am just not understanding it.

Thanks for any clarity you can give me.

Caffey

Comments (2) | Add comment

Katherine Curtis, Editor

11/ 8/07 11:36am

Dear Caffey,

Thanks for submitting a SharePost.

I realize that you've already spoken with your doctor, but a medical professional is the best person to fully answer your questions and concerns.

However, I've pulled together some information that may help you better understand Fibromyalgia and RA.

Fibromyalgia Myth Busting

Fibromyalgia Diagnosis

Ankylosing Spondylitis

SharePost about RA and back pain

The Basics of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Best wishes,

Katherine

caffey

11/ 8/07 8:25pm

Thank so much for taking the time to respond and to pass on the information. I have so much happening so fast I tend to get overwhelmed trying to understand it all.

Caffey

question re. back pain and fm and ra

Ask a Question