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Does vasoconstriction occur due to an allergy to antihistamines?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having major vasoconstriction problems. I would like to know if my daily antihistamines intake is causing this problem. I am taking Loratadine and Fexofenadine hydrochloride daily for allergies. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know in detail, what you mean by vasoconstriction problems? Is it affecting your hands or your feet or anywhere in the nasal bed? Do you experience any bluish discoloration of the nails or hands? Do you have any pain in the hands or feet? Do you have ul... Read Full »
I have fever, joint pain, and dry mouth. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a fever for over a year now. I have joint pain in wrists and awaiting ultrasound guided steroid injections. I have three deformed fingers, premature ventricular contractions, shortness of breath, chest pain, upper back pain, neck stiffness, cracking and pain. I have dry mouth,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi doctor, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, it does look like you are having an autoimmune problem. But, the type of rash, puffy fingers, rash over the knuckles, and fever does warrant that we should evaluate you further. Secondly dry eyes, dry mouth, and choking. That is a bit of concern as we ... Read Full »
Why swollen nodes in my daughter with a non-malignant biopsy?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 15 years old and has swollen lymph nodes. A biopsy is done. It is non-malignant. No tuberculosis. But ANA has come positive. I would like to share the reports and take your opinion. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a possibility of autoimmune disorder with underlying ANA and large lymph nodes. It is a good thing the malignancy is ruled out. But I would like to see the detailed biopsy report as well to be sure where we are heading. As for ANA positive, I would like to k... Read Full »
Can my husband take Adalimumab for ankylosing spondylitis?
Query: Hello doctor,My husband is suffering from ankylosing spondylitis, and he is under treatment since last year. His doctor has now suggested Adfrar 40 injections along with physiotherapy and a belt. The doctor has also suggested halting swimming until further instructions. I am looking for a second opi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), and his disease does look quite severe. Developing a compression fracture is an indication that the disease activity is high. The reason for stopping exercises would be the f... Read Full »
Does COVID-19 vaccine interfere with medication for autoimmune disorders?
Query: Hi doctor, I am presently taking one pen of Humira every two weeks and 10 mg of Leflunomide daily. I started to take Humira a couple of years back, and I have not experienced any flares till now. I am about to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine tomorrow. However, I have been reading reports from the m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question and the blood reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The blood reports look pretty in control. CRP (C-reactive protein) is a marker that should be checked before vaccination in autoimmune patients and that i... Read Full »