Hi Everyone,

I am a member / subscriber of NRAS but this is the first time I have used this forum.

Can anybody please help me with the following question.

A bit of history I have had RA JIA for over 30 years I am in my mid thirties. My inflamation has been none active for about 15 years.

After having a few second opinons I recently had both hips replaced 2008/2009 I had this done at the NOC at Oxford.

So having my hips replaced there I wanted to get my Rheumatologist changed to Oxford so everything is in one place.

Had the appointment and saw I think was a register Rheumatologist.

Up to date I was getting for about 3-4 weeks November 2009 one of my elbows was locking up no pain ot swelling I put it down to just lying on it being stiff.

Anyway when I mentioned this to the Rheumatologist they seemed to think otherwise.

I recently got a copy of the letter sent from the Rheumatologist to my GP and it mentions that I need an Ultra Sound and if there is hypervascularity I will need a Steroid injection.

What is hypervascularity in Arthritis what does it mean?

I search NHS website and other websites with no results so was wondering if anybody who might know could please explain.

Thank you
Dinos

Hi Dinos,
Welcome to the forum.
I don't know the answer to your question but as the letter was sent to your GP, perhaps he/she would explain it to you?
Keep posting, looking forward to getting to know you.

Doreen xx

Welcome to the forum

I have just googled it and am still none the wiser, two links came up but I couldn't make out what it meant.

Have you got a specalist nurse? If you have I would ring up and ask her/him.

When I ring mine up they ask my name and date of birth and then I come up on their computer and they can read all about me.

Paula x x

Hi Dino

Sorry I can't help - but welcome to the forum.

I agree that your GP will explain it all to you.

Please keep in touch

Jeanxx

Welcoem dino
ahh no sorry not familar that term,
do ring up ask gp phone consultation id di to explain some things to me they wont mind.
or rheumy nurse.
let know what u find out glad u started post.
t care inky07

Welcome Dino,

I also know the NOC quite well as my mum has always been treated there she has had R.A for 39 yrs now!!! she used to see dr moet! but he has retired now and its another consultant (sorry forget the name will check with her something begining with M again!!) they have updated it since I last visited but It is a very good centre sorry cant help with the term they used! hope you get it sorted soon take care

coz xx

hi Dinos

A warm welcome from me too.

I haven't heard of the term either. Like Amanda I'm wondering if it is a 'new' term for severe inflammation . I remember before I was diagnosed and in a lot of pain, my elbow was really bad and I couldn't bend it at all.

I hope you get some information fom the GP soon.

Maria