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 Friday evening I got off the couch and noticed I had at least a golf ball size lump on my knee that contained fluid. I had not done any unusual activities and had not injured the knee; so trauma or overuse is not the issue. The area is not hot or painful; just feels "weird".
I do have a positive ANA, raynauds and a positive scleroderma. I take hydroxychloroquine and have the usual complaints of connective tissue disease. Funny thing is my knees were bothering me for two days before the fluid came. No unusual pain , just the reg. joint pain I have come to live with. I am wondering if this is a new symptom of my disease and what would cause the fluid to appear without pain? Also how long will this take to go away?
I am a 50 year old female 5'9" 130 lbs. so weight is not an issue.
Thank you,
Anna Marie
Answer Sometimes in scleroderma people will have calcinosis, which is calcium deposits in the skin. These can range from hard and rock-like to fluid and milky. But, having scleroderma and Raynaud's doesn't prevent you from having other conditions. See your doc to find out what's going on and get proper treatment.
