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Why do my fingers-forming knobs and hurting me?
Query: Hello doctor,I have seen a rheumatologist and all my tests on autoimmune diseases are normal. He even ordered hand X-rays and they are normal. My fingers are forming knobs on them and hurt constantly. My movement is getting more and more limited. I can barely bend my affected fingers. I feel sick al... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the markers for inflammatory arthritis are negative, then, the possibility of chronic fatigue syndrome is there. I suggest you start Pregabalin or Duloxetine to see the response which will be helpful in chronic fatigue syndrome. Consult with your specialist do... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I sprained my ankle. Took a bad fall and twisted it, I think I heard a crack. It is very swollen and I cannot walk on it and too painful. I have kept it elevated and iced all day. Should I wrap it in a bandage to compress it? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. This maybe an ankle sprain or a fracture. You need to get x-rays done as below, keep it elevated, do not walk on it, apply elastic crepe bandage lightly, apply ice thrice daily for two days. I suggest taking following me... Read Full »
Swelling around the plated left hand. Should I be concerned?
Query: Hi doctor, Four to five months ago I had surgery on my ulna and radius of my left hand which broke while playing. One plate got screwed in both bones. All was good but two days ago the place where the plate is screwed swelled. Is it normal or should I consult my doctor? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. As per your complaints and the attached image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it seems that the particular area is swollen and red. I think you might be feeling some warmth over the affected a... Read Full »
What is the cause of my finger numbness and swollen joints?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been waiting for over a year to meet with a rheumatologist in my area. I am 39 years old, and a year and a half ago I was in the best shape of my life, having 10 % body fat, working out 4 to 5 days a week. I own my company and work on a computer daily, and my hobbies include ti... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, the possibility of inflammatory arthritis is definitely there, however that can be confirmed only when a rheumatologist examines you. The other symptoms are prolonged stiffness in your hands lasting more than half an hour, swollen knuckles and tenderness. The pain wh... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have swelling on my hand and bones on the backside, and my nerves also look swollen. I also have pain and difficulty in doing work. I consulted an orthopedic, and he advised an RA test in which my ESR is 29 mm/hr. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) is 29 mm/hr. This does not suggest too much as regards rheumatoid arthritis. Probable causes for your condition are seronegative RA (rheumatoid arthritis), hyperuricemia, and allergy. I suggest you ne... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My Achilles tendon got ruptured and was repaired with surgery three months ago. I had undergone an X-ray, but there has been no recovery. It is as same as before. After the surgery, I had lots of trouble walking, and according to the surgeon, the tendon seemed better, but the new X-ray... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern.At the outset, I will like to clarify that the investigation of choice is MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), not an X-ray. The Achilles tendon is a soft structure with no bone within it. Hence it will not be visible on... Read Full »
I have consistent joint pain and swelling after fever. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 40 year old female. My weight is around 165.34 Ibs and height is 5 feet. I had fever about four months back for two days. Then, I started suffering from joint pain and swelling. I took some medicine, but there was no long-term effect. Currently, I am taking NAC 100 SR, a painkil... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This year we saw a surge in chikungunya cases. As you are having pain post the fever episode, it seems to be that. But, it is necessary to rule out other possibilities like rheumatologic conditions.I suggest you to get antinuclear antigen (ANA), Rh factor and C-reactive... Read Full »
What causes swollen fingers with no pain?
Query: Hello doctor,I would like an opinion as to why the ring finger on my son’s left hand is swollen, the middle finger is a little swollen, and possibly some fingers on his right hand are too (but less so). They are not painful. This started about a year ago, a rheumatologist saw him then and thought ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the history and the pictures along with the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would like to ask you a few more questions to conclude the diagnosis and how to proceed further with it. Does he complain of early morning ... Read Full »
What is the treatment for rheumatoid arthritis?
Query: Hello doctor,I am diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I have swelling on my ankles, elbows, and some fingers along with deformity in my right wrist. Currently, I am taking Ayurvedic medication. I need a consultation. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, have completed your family, and do not want to conceive further, then start DMARDS (disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs), Methotrexate 15 mg once a week, and Hydroxychloroquine 200 mg morning and evening if you have a... Read Full »
Is there a therapy for painful swollen joints?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is 45 years old female. Her weight is usually between 77 lbs to 92 lbs. She has been suffering from severe pain and swollen joints for the past 15 years. Due to a lack of financial resources, we could not get treatment. Is there any therapy to heal her? She is unable to move her... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, a proper diagnosis has to be made for the cause of her swollen joints. It could be osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), or gout. Once a correct diagnosis is made, then the treatment can be initiated. So, I need to know whether any tests have been done ... Read Full »