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Permalink Reply by Devin on January 24, 2011 at 8:54pm

Im not sure Christine, but I might have some form of arthritis which is common with people that have psoriasis (Psoriatic arthritis) I think my Doctor also said Crohns can cause arthritis pain so Im sure Alopecia could be connected. I think a lot of these autoimmune diseases are related some how.

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Permalink Reply by Galena on January 24, 2011 at 9:51pm

Hello Christine!
I was recently treated for right shoulder pain by my internist. I had severe pain at night, couldn't sleep on my right side and when I quickly lift that arm, OMG!!! the pain is excruciating. Doc didn't say that it was connected to alopecia and he did call it a form of bursitis or joint inflammation. I got a healthy shot of lidocaine and then some sort of cortisone. That was two weeks ago and after the initial soreness of the needle pushed deep in my shoulder joint, I feel much better. Certain positions are not comfortable but that stabbing pain is gone...hopefully for good.
I hope the best for you. I recommend the cortisone shot. You will feel better in a week if your doctor is as skilled as mine was with that long needle.
Take Care,
~G

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Permalink Reply by christine policicchio on January 25, 2011 at 10:51am

thanks guys!!! i have to wait 2 more weeks to get in to my reg doc. then hopefully i get in to an ortho soon after.. oh shots!! ugh.. i had them done in my hips.. not looking forward to my shoulder.. but if it helps.. this is really painful.. like hurts all day!! im glad im not alone.

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Permalink Reply by Chefpam on January 25, 2011 at 3:58pm

Yes, for me, it's all a vicious cycle. I was diagnosed with thyroid disease, then psoriatic arthritis, and then the hair started falling out. However,I know some people who have the same issues and no alopecia and some with alopecia and none of the others.

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