AboutAmelia Yaussy Expertise I can answer questions about systemic scleroderma and live and internet resources to help you cope with this disease. I have personal experince with scleroderma, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and Sjogren's Syndrome.
Experience I am a systemic scleroderma patient (12 years) and have been active in support online for nearly the same amount of time. I proposed the Usenet newsgroup alt.support.scleroderma and own the website ihavescleroderma.com.
Organizations I am a board member and volunteer for the Scleroderma Foundation, Ohio Chapter.
Publications Arthritis Today, Sept 1997, "A guide to the internet"
Education/Credentials International Webmasters Association, Web Technologies Certification
Awards and Honors Volunteer of the Year, Scleroderma Foundation, 2004; Advocacy Appreciation Award, Scleroderma Foundation, 2005
Question a chiropractor recently told me i have significant arthritis in my upper back and neck and also bone spurs...i know i also have arthritis in my pelvis which usually causes no pain .. how would i know if this is osteoarthritis or rheumatoid? what can a regular dr do to help is it worth going to one?
Answer A rheumatologist can tell you what type of arthritis you have. Osteoarthritis can be treated with anti-inflammatories, but rheumatoid arthritis is more dangerous to your joints and may need more aggressive treatment. There are some really outstanding, new medications and some that have been used for years and are well understood and tolerated. Your doctor will work with you to find the right treatment.
