Answered: does Alpha Thalassemia have anything to do with the pain of my JRA ??

 

 

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Answered: does Alpha Thalassemia have anything to do with the pain of my JRA ??

via Ask a Doctor Free Online - Recent questions and answers on 3/16/12

Hi there,

There are usually four  forms of alpha thalassemia ranging from,carrier , minor (trait), hemoglobin H disease and thalassemia major. In carrier form individuals remains asymptomatic and with minor individual may experience slight anemia. With your question, I am not sure which form you are suffering however it appears that it is harmless to you. Besides, it is hardly linked with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, though alpha thalassemia sometimes lead to bone deformities (not pain).

Just like thalassemia, JRA also has many forms and few may cause erosion, pain and swelling of multiple joins (especially weight bearing-knees, hips, ankles, feet, and neck). Also it is essential to get TB status evaluated since it may also lead to erosion of bones.

I would encourage you to consult an Orthopedic who would like to examine you and narrow down the diagnosis basis of X-rays blood investigations etc.

I hope the information I have provided proves helpful to you.

 

 

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