my husband has pain that travels to other parts of his body that causes redness and swelling in that area but the next day or evening the pain will be in another part of his body with no previous symptoms remaining in the previous body part. this pain is mainly surrounding a joint but once the pain was in his throat but the next morning it was gone what could this be? the pain seems to be in one area of his body one day with complete recovery but than the pain will occur somewhere else the next day
Q: pain that travels to different spots of the body with redness and swelling and than goes away from o
Answers (3)
12/31/08 10:00am
That was the way my pain started as well and my doctor did a blood test and sent me to a Rheumatoligist. at first I thought that it was lymes coming back because it acts the same way. but after blood work it showed that I had RA. Sorry i am just learning about all of this and nothing i read makes me feel to good about it. but i would have the blood work done and see a rheumatoligist. not all blood work comes back positive from what i have read but, you still could have it without the blood work showing positive. Lymes can be tested as well if you have not had it before. but if you have had it i was told the test will always show positive. Hope this helps.
1/ 1/09 3:31am
I'm a newcomer to RA, so please temper what I have to say accordingly. But what you've described is exactly what has been going on with me since February. For a long time, I chalked it up to being out of shape and getting older (I'm 44), especially with its roving nature as you've noted. Started in my elbows, sometimes it would be my wrists, sometimes just the base of my thumbs ... but about two months ago, it attacked my knees, ankles, and (this was really perplexing to me until I read that this happens to others with RA) the bottoms of my feet! Then I had nodules come up on my knees and ankles, and also in my throat. I finally went to the ER, unable to tolerate it any longer, as the pain became so intense that it was waking me from sleep. I've been to see my family doctor and will see the rheumatologist in about a month, so I'm still struggling to get a "solid" diagnosis because my RF is negative. There is an outstanding wealth of information online (Google "American College of Rheumatologists" for starters, as well as this site) that will help you make sense of your husband's symptoms and also help you be a strong advocate for him, as this is often difficult to diagnose. I feel for him ... I thought I was going crazy until the leg attacks and the rheumatoid nodules started, then it started to become pretty obvious. Bless you both.
Kathy
1/16/09 11:49am
My suggestion would be to see a rheumatologist. He may have what they call "palindromic rheumatism" (a rare form of inflammatory arthritis). When I was first seen by my rheumatologist (for the same symptoms your husband is experiencing) he thought that I had this, but blood results showed that I have RA. Good luck to both of you!
Important:
We hope you find this general health information helpful. Please note however, that this Q&A is meant to support not replace the professional medical advice you receive from your doctor. No information in the Answers above is intended to diagnose or treat any condition. The views expressed in the Answers above belong to the individuals who posted them and do not necessarily reflect the views of Remedy Health Media. Remedy Health Media does not review or edit content posted by our community members, but reserves the right to remove any material it deems inappropriate.
By sharon miller— Last Modified: 12/27/10, First Published: 12/30/08
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
