May 15, 2009
What is the difference between Infectious Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis in symptoms?
I have arthritis that has fused my SI joints, and had to also get both my hips replaced due to degeneration of the joint. I thought I had AS. But the tests did not come Positive, but that also is common with people with AS. How can I tell if I have AS or if it could be an Infectious Arthritis? I have had my condition since I was 15yrs
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec05/ch065/ch065c.html
infectious arthritis… ABOVE link….
http://www.medicinenet.com/ankylosing_spondylitis/article.htm
for the other…you can read about the symptoms there…
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http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec05/ch065/ch065c.html
infectious arthritis… ABOVE link….
http://www.medicinenet.com/ankylosing_spondylitis/article.htm
for the other…you can read about the symptoms there…
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Having an infectious arthritis causes one to be acutely ill with pain,redness in overlying skin,and high fever.This is not something that smolders along for years and years.Sounds like you have AS even if the tests are negative from the location of joints involved.Our Rheumatology colleagues have had good luck with methotrexate,plaquenill,as well as the newer rheumatoid drugs.There is no cure but I hope someone is helping you manage the arthritis and pain.Good luck to you!
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