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Joint Pain

Any discomfort or soreness in the body's joints is called joint pain. The most common causes of joint pain are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, bursitis, tendinitis, joint overuse, fibromyalgia, rickets, and cancer.

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My mother-in-law is suffering from severe joint pain. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, My 65-year-old mother-in-law has been suffering from severe joint pain, and her symptoms have become increasingly desperate. She is been recommended Sarilumab as part of her treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. Can you provide detailed insights into how Sarilumab works and its potentia...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern. Sarilumab is a biological medication that is used to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adults who have not responded well to other treatments. It works by targeting and blocking a specific protein called interleukin-6 (IL-...  Read Full »

Is there a link between psoriasis, joint pain, and anxiety?

Query: Hello doctor,I am 31 years old. I have had psoriasis since I was ten years old. Then recently I became worried about psoriatic arthritis. I did not have any symptoms. Then one day I woke up and my ring finger was hurting at the first joint not bad and only when I pressed on it but I started freaking...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thank you for your query. I read your query and understood your concern.I went through your post and investigated whether you have psoriasis but as of now, you do not seem to have psoriatic arthritis because your inflammatory markers erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR),...  Read Full »

I have very painful knuckles and cannot bend them properly. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I am only 18 years old and am concerned there is something wrong. I have very painful knuckles and cannot bend them very well, it is only in my right hand. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on your description, you may be experiencing symptoms of a condition called de Quervain's tenosynovitis. This is a condition that affects the tendons that run from the base of the thumb to the wrist. It can cause pain, swelling, ...  Read Full »

My 63-year-old mother suffers from arthritis. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,My 63-year-old mother has been dealing with rheumatoid arthritis for a year, currently undergoing Kevzara treatment. Her swollen and painful joints are a significant concern, impacting her ability to walk properly. Also, she is diabetic. Could you suggest alternative treatments or strat...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I can provide some guidance based on the information you have provided. Understandably, your mother's symptoms are concerning, and it is important to work closely with her healthcare provider to ensure that she is rece...  Read Full »

I am suffering from chest congestion, joint pains, and protein allergies. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am 48 years old and 154 pounds. I have chest congestion, pain in the joints allergic to proteins. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. Based on your description, it sounds like you may be experiencing symptoms of both chest congestion and joint pain, as well as an allergy to proteins. Chest congestion, als...  Read Full »

Should I proceed with a colonoscopy for recurring bowel symptoms?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 31-year-old female experiencing recurring bowel symptoms such as bloating and cramping, often followed by the need to empty my bowels. I have had joint pain for the past three years and was diagnosed with IBS 13 years ago. Medication sometimes helps, but not consistently. Digesti...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your symptoms, it is possible that you have primary Sjögren's syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis. However, it is important to note that having recurrent symptoms and normal test results does not necessaril...  Read Full »

I am experiencing joint pain due to SLE. Please suggest.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30-year-old woman. I was diagnosed with SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus) when I was 20. Lately, I have been having a tough time sleeping, feeling constantly down, and experiencing never-ending tiredness along with joint pains. It is been really hard and stressful. I am desperat...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. Actually, systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease, and due to that, it can be very difficult to completely treat. Therefore, symptomatic treatment is given to control the symptoms. As you mentioned that ...  Read Full »

After unprotected sex, I have pain in my legs. Is it HIV?

Query: Hi doctor, I had protected sex with a sex worker five weeks before. She gave me oral sex after wearing a condom, and then we had vaginal sex with the same condom for about 10 minutes. Muscle and joint pain in legs started after one month of action. I also got cold with this. I had flown, after which...  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is nothing to worry. You are not at risk.   Read Full »

My 4-year-old daughter has high fever for the past four days. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 4 years old, and for the past four days, she has been suffering from a high fever. She is not eating anything. She also has a cold and a random cough. After giving Meftal P and Calpol 250 mg the fever was again the same after 5 days. She is also having severe joint pain...  Read Full »


Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. The urine reports that you have attached are normal (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). You have not specified what antibiotic you have started. I would suggest to either start with Augmentin or Azithromycin. Also, I wou...  Read Full »

After taking antibiotics, my legs have become stiff. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a painful, swollen, reddish boil under my armpit two days ago. I went to a doctor yesterday and he put me on antibiotics. Yesterday night, when I took the antibiotics, after some time I got the feeling of stiffness in my right calf and thigh. My leg felt heavy and affected my wa...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The antibiotic which you are taking does not have the side effect of myalgia and stiffness or joint pains. However, Pantoprazole may cause some times such symptoms. I think the boil itself can cause the myalgia and there is nothing serious. You need to complete at l...  Read Full »

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