I have had terrible pain in multiple joints for just over six weeks now. It came on after food poisoning. I have not had all the tests and am abroad at the moment but it does appear to be rheumatoid arthritis.
How long can a flare last? I am only 23 and my feet feel shot to pieces after 6 weeks.
Chosen Answer:
There are three types of arthritis: rheumatoid, osteoarthritis, and infective arthritis. Rheumatoid is caused by an autoimmune problem, osteoarthritis is caused by injury or aging, and infectious arthritis is caused by a bacterial or viral infection. Since your arthritis seems to be caused by food poisoning, you probably have infectious arthritis.
You might consider getting a blood test to see if you have antibodies indicating some type of infection. Its possible that the arthritis will clear up with the proper antibiotics.
by: formerly_bob
on: 24th August 08
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There are three types of arthritis: rheumatoid, osteoarthritis, and infective arthritis. Rheumatoid is caused by an autoimmune problem, osteoarthritis is caused by injury or aging, and infectious arthritis is caused by a bacterial or viral infection. Since your arthritis seems to be caused by food poisoning, you probably have infectious arthritis.
You might consider getting a blood test to see if you have antibodies indicating some type of infection. Its possible that the arthritis will clear up with the proper antibiotics.
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