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Why is Indomethacin not helping with my joint pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from chronic gouty arthritis. It started ten plus years ago, and now progressed to every joint in my body with multiple joint attacks at once. I have contant pain in joints, even if there is no attack. The attacks jump from joint to joint nonstop. I have seen many doctor... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history, and it is a bit unusual for a 40-year-old to have polyarticular gout, that is involving a lot of joints. Firstly, I would recommend you visit a Rheumatologist near you to sort it out. Meanwhile, first, we should rule out if it is gout ... Read Full »
What causes sudden stiffness of the finger?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a healthy and active 34 year old female, with the sudden onset of a finger and thumb stiffness, one week ago. It is more like a dull ache. I am wondering what this could be. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, a sudden onset either looks like a nerve, joint or a blood vessel problem. I would like to ask you a few more queries: Where exactly is the pain, at the base of the fingers, the tip or all of it? Do all your fingers hurt or is it only the first and the second? Di... Read Full »
I have joint pain with muscle tenderness. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26-year-old female. I have joint pain in widespread bilaterally in elbows, knees, and ankles. I also have muscle tenderness on my neck and shoulders and back pain from a herniated disc. I take Diclofenac 75 mg PRN for pain. I have had laboratory work done and I have seen a rhe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to ask you a few more queries: 1. Is your sleep pattern fine? Morning fatigue? 2. How frequently are you taking Diclofenac? 3. Any hair fall/oral ulcers/dry eyes/dry mouth? 4. Any recent irritability or forgetfulness? 5. How much was the level... Read Full »
Why do I get severe joint pain with no disease?
Query: Hello doctor, I get frequently sick with joint and muscle pain and burning legs sometimes feel difficulty walking and climbing stairs. I consulted a physical, he tested ANA and it came back positive but since ESR and CRP are normal he said no need to test further and I am perfectly healthy. But my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to ask you a few more queries. Is your sleep pattern normal? Do you have morning fatigue? How long did the viral last? Any hair fall, oral ulcers, dry eyes, or dry mouth? Any recent irritability or forgetfulness? It more appears to be chronic fatigue sy... Read Full »
Is it fine to get Kenacort injection for unbearable joint pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I have seronegative inflammatory arthritis with ana positive. Joint pain especially at right knee shoulder joints MTP IP joints. Unbearable in the night for the last three months relieved with NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) patient cannot walk chairbound with in situ ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports and history (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There seems to be some inflammation going on in the blood reports and with a diagnosis of previous arthritis, it looks like it is coming back again. Does rheumatologist di... Read Full »
What diagnosis favor symptoms like joint pain, fatigue and irritability with normal ESR?
Query: Hello doctor, I have pain in the bones, joints of hands and feet especially in the morning upon waking up. It has been consistent for the past couple of months. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There is a high RA factor and low vitamin D. I would like to take a few more details on the history part. But it would be better if someone can examine the joints as it is a long treatmen... Read Full »
What could be the reason for predominent skin problems in joints?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 35-year-old male. I have a problem in my skin, especially, on joints. I have had already consulted a dermatologist and she suggested consulting a rheumatologist based on the symptoms. Due to COVID-19, I could not consult but now it is spreading very fast. Could you please help? I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and reports. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your vitamin D is significantly low for which you are already on the supplement. I want to ask you about skin problem and joint pains. Since the prescription was not fully ... Read Full »
What is the proper medicaion for severe RA symptoms?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother is 65 years old. She is RA positive for the last 25 years. Currently, she takes HCQs, Methotrexate, pain killer, and Rantac. At present, she has pain, nodules in hand, and turned feet. Please suggest proper medication. Her LFT and KFT are normal. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. But the report images could not reveal anything. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would like to ask you a few more queries before suggesting the medicine as any new DMARD (disease-modifying antirheumatic drug) starte... Read Full »
What could be the severe joint pain with inflammation followed by bleeding from nose after a while?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 47-year-old female. I started to have severe joint pains and inflammation around three weeks back. Then one day as I was giving a presentation, my team members noticed that I was bleeding profusely from my nose. The in-house nurse was called and I was found with high pressure o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. I need to clear a few doubts before giving you the final answer. I understand you had some problem which started three weeks back with joint pains followed by high blood pressure causing a nose bleed. I would like to investigate why you ... Read Full »
I have hyperthyroidism with joint pain and hives. Are these typical symptoms of lupus?
Query: Hi doctor, I have hyperthyroidism. I also have tendonitis in both my shoulders. I have been having joint pain for years and I work a lot of physical jobs. Lots of bending, kneeling, lifting and twisting. I hang my hands quite a bit as well. I have been getting hives for the last two months, I have... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, the hives do go in favor of urticaria. It can be a part of lupus or can be independent as well. But usually, it is an autoimmune process triggered by some allergen (it is possible it is detergent in your case). But the joint pains you have do not really point towa... Read Full »