How to manage severe joint pain and red spots on ankles?

Question

Hello Doctor,

I am a fifty-five-year-old woman, and I have been experiencing severe joint pain and persistent muscle aches. Additionally, I have noticed the appearance of red spots on my legs. These spots initially began as a single red mark on my ankle and have gradually spread.

My current weight is 143 pounds, and my height is five feet.

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query and can understand your concern.

The red spots on your legs may be due to varicose veins or edema associated with high blood pressure.

To help reduce these symptoms, I suggest you wear compressive DVT (Deep vein thrombosis) stockings regularly.

For muscle pain, the following medications are recommended (only if you are not allergic to them and do not have a history of bronchial asthma):

Tablet Ibuprofen 400 mg (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug):

One tablet twice daily after food for approximately ten days.

Tablet Rabeprazole 20 milligram (Proton pump inhibitor):

One tablet twice daily before food for approximately ten days.

Tablet Shelcal CT (Calcium and vitamin D supplement):

One tablet twice daily before food for approximately one month.

Tablet Vitamin D 60,000 IU (vitamin D supplement):

One tablet daily for ten days, then once monthly for eleven months.

Important: Please do not take these medications if you are allergic to them or if you have a history of bronchial asthma.

I recommend a follow-up:

Re-evaluation after approximately five days.

Note:

This professional advice is based entirely on the inputs provided and should be correlated with physical examination findings and diagnostic reports for confirmation. A proper clinical evaluation is necessary for accurate diagnosis and treatment.\

I hope this helps.

Thank you.