Palindromic rheumatism
Overview
Palindromic rheumatism is a type of arthritis characterized by episodes of joint pain flare-ups, which fortunately do not cause any lasting damage to joints. The attacks that people experience can last for several days and travel from joint to joint.
Common Symptoms
Painful and stiff joints that may feel tender and hot, redness on the skin over the joints, fatigue.
Coexisting Diseases and Conditions
Approximately one-third of those with palindromic rheumatism will eventually develop rheumatoid arthritis.
Risk Factors and Prevalence
Recent Research
- Long-term outcomes of patients with palindromic rheumatism treated with methotrexate (2022)
- How should we treat palindromic rheumatism? A systematic literature review (2021)
- Palindromic rheumatism: a unique and enigmatic entity with a complex relationship with rheumatoid arthritis (2021)
- Palindromic rheumatism: Evidence of four subtypes of palindromic-like arthritis based in either MEFV or rheumatoid factor/ACPA status (2021)
Sources
- Article Sources
Palindromic rheumatism. (n.d.-a). Versus Arthritis. Retrieved June 12, 2021, from https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/palindromic-rheumatism/
Palindromic Rheumatism | Arthritis Foundation. (n.d.). Retrieved June 12, 2021, from https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/palindromic-rheumatism
Palindromic rheumatism: Precursor to rheumatoid arthritis? (n.d.-b). Mayo Clinic. Retrieved July 12, 2021, from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/expert-answers/palindromic-rheumatism/faq-20058516