What is the best medication to treat the wrist, neck, and lower back pain due to Raynaud's disease?
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I have neck pain, stiffness in the lower back every morning, Raynaud's phenomenon with horizontal ridges in toenails, clicking painful fingers, wrist pain, and fatigue. I took NSAIDs and did CPR and ESR tests. My CPR and ESR test results were normal. I have a history of pregnancy and breastfeeding twice. What is the reason for my auto-immune disorder?
Hi,
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Your symptoms are suggestive of Raynaud's disease. I suggest tablet Nifedipine (consult with a specialist doctor, talk with him or her and take medicines with their consent) once at night for 15 days. Stay in warmth and avoid cold compression. Do you have a history of smoking, drug allergies, or hypertension?
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor for the reply,
I smoked from the age of 19 to 38 years but quitted it around two years back. I do not have any history of drug allergies. My blood pressure is 138/90 mm Hg. My previous incident related to Raynaud's disease made my two fingers on the right hand go numb and pale. It recovered after several hours. Should I be concerned about neck or back pain?
Hi,
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Provide clinical images for diagnosis. Follow the below steps. Avoid cold exposure. Use hot fomentation bags. Avoid smoking. Monitor your blood pressure. Avoid anti-hypertensive drugs as it causes blood vessel compression and pain. I suggest (consult with a specialist doctor, talk with him or her and take medicines with their consent) tablet Dolo 650 mg (Paracetamol) once daily after dinner for five days in case of fever.
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