Anyone develop arthritis POST surgery as a complication?

I went to Cedar's  Sinai last month for a second opinion to see if they thought my joint pain was caused by a bacterial overgrowth and to see if they thought reversing my RNY would alleviate the systems. They do not believe I have Blind Loop Syndrome and recommended I get a second opinion regarding the ruling out of RA. So basically, in a professional way, he told be the Rheumatologist who diagnosed me last Sept was wrong, that my joint pains are not a result of bacterial overgrowth. He suggested sero negative RA. I am frustratted I was treated for a year based on an incorrect diagnosis. I took anti biotics for six months and have suffered needlessy.

Three weeks ago, went to specialist, he took x rays to check for joint damage, did some more blood work, and put me on some new meds until we can follow up on the test results. I see him in about 2 weeks and hopefully we can get me treated. It has been a year of pain and I am ready to get on a new treatment course.

I am relieved I am not going to have my RNY reversed, but frustrated with the slow process of identifcation and treatment of all the joint pain. I'll post again after I see the Rheumatologist.

Please do!

I can understand your frustration---I've been trying to get a pain in my side dx'd for about five months now.

I'm 11 months out from having RNY.... and I've lost 100 pounds to date, but have been having really bad arthritis and joint pain in my wrists, elbows & especially shoulders.  Can't take NSAIDS and can't have cortisone shots.... so it's basically pain killers for now.  I would like to know if anyone else developed symptoms of arthritis after losing the weight (i had it before due to the weight, but it's 10x worse now).  I've consulted with doctors and all my tests are good.... no RA or lupus or gout.  I will have to look into the blind loop syndrome.... never heard of it.  I haven't been on the boards in quite a while, but searched and found your post....

I had the JIB surgery in 1979 and had the blind loop syndrome develop within weeks of my surgery. Dealt with it with antibiotics and NSAIDS for years. Kept it under reasonable control. However, began having horrible IBS-type symptoms in 2000 and continued rotating various antibiotics, thinking it was the bacteria. Was finally in 2009 diagnosed with yeast overgrowth and began diet and treatment which lessened symptoms substantially. I rarely take antibiotics now. Take Align daily and a nightly dose of liquid Nystatin to keep the yeast under control. Right now my biggest health challenge is possible neuropathy in my legs and feet. Haven't been to a neurologist yet...but may end up doing so. Very annoying.

 I am glad I ran across this post.  I am a little over a week out of surgery and am suffering through a horrid flare up gout (which I have had since i was 17) but this is the worst flare up I have every had.  I have been confined to bed for over a week due to the acute pain.  I also was told I have RA in 2008.  All doctors felt that WLS would help my condition.  It's alarming that others have developed painful joint conditions as a result of the surgery.  

 Hi, I had RNY on Sept 25/11 and 6 days later I had gout so bad in my ankles that I couldn't walk. Prior to surgery I only ever had a flare up in my left big toe joint and that happened once or twice a year.  Surgeon said I could take Colchicine but no NSAIDs or topical NSAID rubs (Voltaren). I have been having attacks weekly since surgery. I take the Colchicine until the pain is gone; usually 5-7 days of meds and then within 5 days the pain is back. Colchicine is a terrible med as it causes diarreha which then dehydrates you and lowers your electrolytes. My GP was reluctant to prescribe Allopurinol but did so on my surgeon's recommendation. I have been taking 100mg (dosage is way too low according to my pharmacist) of Allopurinol for 4 days and I woke up this morning with gout pain again in both my ankles. I started another round of Colchicine this morning  

I thought having WLS would have eliminated these issues and I would be on the road to a healthier pain free life BUT so far  I've had nothing but horrible pain and discomfort. I would love to hear from others who are suffering with gout pain post-op with hopes that we could give each other answers and support. 

I am three years out and have been officially diagnosed with OA. Finally. I have severe hip pain, shoulder and wrist pain. I was told by my rheumatolgist that it is linked to the RNY. I am now able to have some relief of pain, however, for the past two years, I was misdiagnosed. They thought I had lupus, fibromyalgia, or just plain pulled muscles. After being drugged up all the time, I finally threw a fit and got an appointment with a rhematolgist. Since then, my quality of life has been much better.

Hi...  I also has RNY in 2006 and now have arthritis that is very painful.  I tried taking ALEVE which helped but now that is bothering my pouch so I had to stop and the pain in my hand and ankle is terrible.  I was looking online today to see what I could do and I found this site and your post....  What a shock to find that possibly RNY can cause arthritis??