joint pain and MS?

Penny Lane · 10-19-2007, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by karilann

I've been having bouts of pain in my hips, wrists, base of thumb, elbows which my regular doc calls arthritis/tendonitis/buritis.
Seems its always something other than a MS issue.

Yet when I research joint pain and MS, I come up with some validation that there is this type of pain in MS.

To me it almost feels like a tendon problem but in a lot of places at once.
My elbow feels like "tennis elbow" but so do my thumbs and hips! Its sensitive to pressure, so when I sleep on my sides my hips hurt. If I pick something heavy up my thumbs/wrists/elbows hurt.

Does anyone else experience this type of pain?
I have a Neuro appt in Oct and will certainly double check with her....in the meantime.....ouch all over!

Hi Karilann, I also experience joint pain. I'm only 33, but was involved with many sports before MS. Some (basketball, volleyball) were very hard on my joint. I'm not sure if that had anything to do with my pain, but the last year or so (really bad right now) I have had a lot of pain in my wrists and my knees. I'm use to the pain in my knees but it doesn't hurt me all of the time. This wrist pain bothers me all of the time, it is a dull ache and it is really starting to get to me. I take Motrin and it doesn't seem to help. Sorry I couldn't give you any answers, but please let me know if you find anything that helps, I will do the same. I hope you start feeling better.

karilann · 10-20-2007, 04:01 PM

Went to Nuero appt and she told me that the pain assoc with MS can be very much like Fibromyalgia. She said the spasticity pulls and affects the tendons so you feel like you may have tendonitis all over.

She offered me vicodin, but I said I'd try stretching first.
Now my R hand is beginning to feel like I may have carpel tunnel....no reason for this to start! The bottom of my heels are sore too.

Sweetyhide · 10-25-2007, 07:12 PM

Karliann,

I have the exact pain you are describing.
It started off with Carpal Tunnel like sensations in my wrists and elbows. I have all the tests and nothing was found. I also have severly red hands and feet.

Now I ache like that all over. Neck, Knees, hands, arms - everywhere. My neuro seems to think it is a MS symptom. It will be 2 years in January since it all started. I haven't found much to help it, but I do know extreme temp changes, sitting/sleeping still too long and sleeping any position but my back makes it worse.

Some days it bad. Really bad. Those days are hard.
There are easier days too, those are the ones I live for.

Best of luck to you

katty · 10-25-2007, 08:05 PM

Hi,

Did you get a lymes test? Have the doctor do a Western Blot. If more than three lines of the test are positive, you might consider pursuing treatment. Lymes and MS can be very similar, but a hallmark of lymes is joint pain.

Kathleen

lady_express_44 · 10-28-2007, 07:17 PM

Something occurred to me . . .

The only time I have had bad joint pain was when I started on Tetracycline, and had an allergic reaction. Apparently this is a rare reaction, but something to watch for when you start some new meds.

Cherie

postmaster1992 · 11-06-2007, 03:43 PM

When I am in extremely bad pain????? I use elastic bandages and wrap my wrists, forearms, ankles feet, etc... After a while, it seems to help, at least getting the pain down to a dull roar.
So far none of the nsaids have helped. When my back is doing it's thing only more so...a nice warm shower helps, however be sure to cool down, if not then you might get sick from being too warm or hot.
I try laying against one of our warm doggies, the support, and warmth does help.
feel better
Geri

ElizabethW · 10-23-2008, 06:15 PM

Hi,
I am 26 years old and have just been diagnosed with MS. I do not get to see a specialist for a couple months and there is so much going on with me that I don't know what to do. I too have so much joint pain that it hurts to do daily activities. My pain is mostly in my legs (Hips, Knees, Ankles). I do every once in a while get it it my elbows. I don't know if I should call my regular Dr, or if this isn't even related to the MS. Just looking for some input....thank you so much!

Gazelle · 10-23-2008, 07:51 PM

Not everything is related to MS, so if you have this pain and don't know whether or not it IS related to MS then the safe bet is always to call your doctor. It would be preferable to call your neurologist (if you have one) first, but lacking a regular neurologist, call your normal doc. I know when I had problems with pain and my neurologist wasn't giving me anything for it, my family doc did and man, did it make a world of difference!

Good luck with the pain! As CayoKay put it, "It sucketh!"

P.S. And sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis. Be kind to yourself for a while. it's a bit of a mental adjustment!

Kitty · 10-24-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ElizabethW

Hi,
I am 26 years old and have just been diagnosed with MS. I do not get to see a specialist for a couple months and there is so much going on with me that I don't know what to do. I too have so much joint pain that it hurts to do daily activities. My pain is mostly in my legs (Hips, Knees, Ankles). I do every once in a while get it it my elbows. I don't know if I should call my regular Dr, or if this isn't even related to the MS. Just looking for some input....thank you so much!

Hi Elizabeth! Welcome to NeuroTalk. I'm glad you joined the group.....there's lots of very caring and supportive people here.

ElizabethW · 10-27-2008, 01:47 PM

Thank you for your help. I have called my regular Dr. and she did give me some pain medication. Unfortunatley it makes me sleepy so I can only take it at night. I am just dealing with things day by day until I can see someone. Again, thank you all!!

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