I have recently been referred to rheumatology for an appointment after an MRI showed inflammation of the joint at the base of my spine and pelvis. (The hospital picked up on the swelling when I was admitted to hospital earlier in the year and had an X-ray taken of my chest and back.)
I have also noticed that my fingers are often stiff in the morning and my neck is generally a bit stiff. None of this is painful, just a bit stiff. I do get flare ups of pain in my back, which were much worse during my last pregnancy, but now they just come every now and again (for example, if I've been hoovering/mopping the floor...)
I'm 35 and have had what I thought was a weak back for many years, but otherwise have been in good health until this year when I had my gallbladder removed.
I am to have bloods taken on Monday which will be passed to the rheumatology department. All of this has been recommended by my GP.
Is it likely that this is arthritis? I'm worried really what this all means and having to wait for the referral is making me stew on it even more!
TIA.
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Is this arthritis?
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EthelredOnAGoodDay · 20/09/2013 13:48
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