Thalassemia Patients and Friends
Discussion Forums => Thalassemia Minor => Topic started by: michelew90 on September 10, 2008, 03:03:56 PM
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I broke my toe recently and was told I have moderate arthritis in my feet. This news peaked my interest because I suffer from unexplained frequent back and joint pain. I was tested for Lyme disease but it came back negative.
Does anyone know of a correlation between thal minor and arthritis?
I also have a younger brother with Thal Major. I am posting questions about his condition there also.
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yes, I have Thal m and suffer from a lot of joint pain. I'm only 30 :( My lower back has degenerative disk disease and my knucles hurt alot. I'm constantly cracking them back into place. My back goes out very often.
Exercise helps maintain a higher threshold for pain. I was also told I might have Ehlers-Danlon because my joints are loose and pop out doing the most mundane things....like brushing teeth. I was told at 14 I needed surgery to shorten my left shoulder's tendons so it would pop out. I told the doc I'd wait until the day it didn't pop back in...so far so good.
My lowerback tho, if I don't exercise it kills me and my knees soon follow. My neck is always hurting.
I think there is more to this iron deposition thing and I think we minors may have quite a bit of iron deposits on the joints...but I'm speculating. I'm new to Thal reserach.