And the verdict is.....
Early onset osteoarthritis in the hands and knees due to Ehlers-Danlos III.
The rheumatologist that I saw yesterday told me that the osteroarhtritis in my hands resemble that of a 65-70 year old. I have osteophytes on both pointer fingers.
As for my knees, they bow in quite a bit, as seen here.
I didn't get any meds yet because I have to get a bunch of blood work done but at my next visit, I'm going to bring up pain management.
Should I brace or bandage my knee(s) in the meantime? I haven't exercised at all and I don't plan to until I can get the pain under control. Like I said, Motrin and Aleve aren't working for the pain, which really sucks. I don't want to have to keep taking Vicodin and I haven't taken it in two days because I only have so many pills left and I'd prefer not to go that route unless I'm in agonizing pain.
I don't know if anyone else is familiar with the sensation, but it feels as though my knee caps are being ripped open, and it gets worse with movement but not much better with rest.
The rheumatologist that I saw yesterday told me that the osteroarhtritis in my hands resemble that of a 65-70 year old. I have osteophytes on both pointer fingers.
As for my knees, they bow in quite a bit, as seen here.
I didn't get any meds yet because I have to get a bunch of blood work done but at my next visit, I'm going to bring up pain management.
Should I brace or bandage my knee(s) in the meantime? I haven't exercised at all and I don't plan to until I can get the pain under control. Like I said, Motrin and Aleve aren't working for the pain, which really sucks. I don't want to have to keep taking Vicodin and I haven't taken it in two days because I only have so many pills left and I'd prefer not to go that route unless I'm in agonizing pain.
I don't know if anyone else is familiar with the sensation, but it feels as though my knee caps are being ripped open, and it gets worse with movement but not much better with rest.