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Can L-Glutamine be taken while having rheumatoid arthritis?
Query: Hi doctor,My wife has been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis for more than 10 years. For the last two years, she has been taking infusions of Rituximab or Rituxan 2 mg. The last infusion was six months ago. It is also confirmed that she has Leaky gut syndrome. Is it safe to take L-Glutamine (suppl... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Leaky gut syndrome (leakage of undigested food or other substance due to a damaged intestinal wall) is more of a hypothetical thing. A lot of research is still going on and it is believed to trigger the autoimmune reactions in the body. But, yes, it is safe to take th... Read Full »
How do I overcome muscle and nerve tightening? Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, Seven years ago, I was affected by ankylosing spondylitis (HLA-B27 positive) (RF negative). And then after a year, I was affected by pulmonary tuberculosis (TB lungs). Tuberculosis was controlled within months and I continued taking medication for ankylosing spondylitis. And then f... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Following are the answers for your queries: Get an MRI LS spine done, to see for any disc prolapse as the pain you are describing along with tingling sensation is seen in disc prolapse only. A combination of Pregabalin and Methylcobalamine will help you in neuropathy pa... Read Full »
What is the treatment for focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in a 12-year-old?
Query: Hello doctor, My 12 year old son is suffering from nephrotic syndrome since the last seven years. Two years ago, when his biopsy was done, the result said FSGS. His creatinine levels at that time was 4. Now it is raised to 10.1. He is currently taking Calcium, Folic acid, Pantoprazole, Sodium bicar... Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Please furnish the following medical information, so that I will be able to give you further advice.What is the cause of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)?Has dialysis been done? What is his urine output?What does his antinuclear antibody (ANA) profile say?Has he... Read Full »