Last week was stricken with stiff knees...this progressed until they wouldn't bend and the left would support no weight. I was effectively crippled for 3 days...then it eased off as quickly as it came on.

Xrays coming up. My doc thinks rheumatoid arthritis...I'm thinking @$@!!!.

I'm a little nervous... This fits the criteria...the symptoms online were dead on. Progressive thing apparently...I've not had a knee prob in my life. A bit scary. A lot scary. I like doing too many things...I couldn't bend my knees....trust me...you don't know how limiting that is. I didn't realize...you can't do bugger-all without knees.

There are new RA meds that may be able to help so that you do not have a relapse or, so that relapses are less severe. There are also dietary changes you can make that will make the effects of the disease less severe. You might consider seeking the advice of a specialist.

[kindachaotic]

Hey QuizzickleII, glad to see you back!!
I have RA, got dx in 1994. Have had several joint surgeries but the meds are alot better than they used to be.
Am on a run of steroids right now for my hands & hips, it has helped.
It is not an end of the world dx. They usually do a pretty good job of keeping you in remission, based on symptoms & lab work.
Feel free to PM me anytime.
Hope you get some answers & feel better very soon.

[bebop]

I was just diagnosed with moderate arthritis last week. Now they started today with blood test to find out what type I have. If my knee bends oh lord the pain is horrible and it buckles on me bad! Good luck with this hon! I feel your pain!