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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
I have pain in my left knee and wrist. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I was diagnosed with RA two years back and I am taking treatment for the same. My left knee is affected badly and the swelling is not coming down. Initially, I was not able to walk, but now I can walk slowly but cannot climb the staircase or fold my left leg completely. Recently I am ge... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post and have seen the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your rheumatoid arthritis is not controlled which is evident from your high ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) of 60. The reason for this is that you are not adequa... Read Full »
How to cure my joint pain, headache, muscle pain, and tiredness throughout the day?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 21 years old, who weighs 50 kg, and I am 5.10 feet tall. I feel lazy all the time. I always have a headache and pain in the muscles of the shoulder and neck. Sometimes, my joints also pain. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your main problem is you are malnourished, and your (BMI) body mass index is low. Because of weak muscles, you are getting cervical pain and joint pains. I would suggest you try the following: Take a healthy protein-rich diet that is, possibly 4 to 6 eggs... Read Full »
What are the reason for persistent chest pain, shortness of breath, and upper back pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a potential blood clot but, a chest CT came back clear. I still have chest pain and upper back pain as well as shortness of breath. What could this be? They said it was potentially a muscular or skeletal pain but, I get pain on the left side especially. They suggested pain killer... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. Any chest pain that increases with body movements such as coughing, sneezing, or picking up an object is not from the heart and is usually from the muscles surrounding the chest wall or sometimes the outer covering of the lung called pleura. ... Read Full »
I suffer from pain in my joints despite taking medications. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36-year-old, male, height 160 cm, and weight 52 kg. I am suffering from an autoimmune disease, for the last 20 years. 13 years ago, I took Methotrexate 7.5 mg to 12.5 mg and got fully recovered. Later again 10 years back I got the same issue, and the same doctor prescribed Sulfa... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to remember that Sulfasalazine is a very weak drug and does not show much response. Methotrexate is good but takes about six weeks to start acting and show response. I would suggest a short course of steroids Methylprednisolone 4 mg once a day for 10 days a... Read Full »
I have had joint pain along with other symptoms. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, Since childhood, I have experienced joint pains. I had food aversion and was taken to the ER once for fainting with a high fever. I developed food allergies, severe joint aches, chest pains, depression, and anxiety as an adult. Now that I am 54 years old, my depression is somewhat man... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your reports and investigations (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It seems like you have polymyalgia rheumatica. I would suggest a single intramuscular dose of Depo-Medrol (Methylprednisolone Acetate) 40 mg. If the response in sy... Read Full »
I want a permanent solution for my back and neck pain. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing joint pains in my waist, back, and neck for a year now. Whenever I visit a hospital, I am prescribed NSAID, which gives me only temporary relief. I want this problem to get solved permanently because it has started affecting my academics. I need your assistanc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Your predominant complaint is pain along the axial skeleton. If it is associated with early morning stiffness of the back and if the pain increases with rest, then ankylosing spondylitis needs to be ruled out. If the above features are ... Read Full »
I am suffering from joint pain after my delivery. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 33 and since having my baby a year ago I am suffering from joint pain, especially in my wrists and fingers. I have pins and needles sensation at times and writing is becoming difficult. I just got my reports and have elevated CRP and low folate. Any idea what could be wrong? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. You have pain in the small joints of your body with an elevated CRP (C-reactive protein) level. I suggest you go for an investigation to rule out rheumatoid arthritis. Do anti-CCP (anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide) and RF (Rheumatoid factor)... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have pain in the joints. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post, you have not mentioned which joints are paining and whether you have swelling of joints also. Your vitamin D level is low (attachment removed to protect patient identity) so you need to start taking supplements for it (capsule Lumia 60k) onc... Read Full »