Medical Advice on "Rheumatology"

I have atrial flutter with positive ANA. Does this confirm that I have rheumatoid arthritis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing. I have gone through your reports and history (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your ANA (anti-nuclear antibody) remains positive. I would like to ask you a few more questions to be ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naval Mendiratta

Why do I have lower body pain with stiffness, tiredness, and weakness for more than three months?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your blood reports (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). There is a slight increase in ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) that is non-specific. However, your symptoms suggest an underly...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mohamad Ali Rida

Why is there joint pain and pricking sensation in fingers three months after COVID recovery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have not described the joint pains in detail. So it is difficult to ascertain the cause for joint pains. Which are the joints involved? Any associated swelling or redness of joints? Any early morning stiffness? ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nupoor Acharya

I have Still's disease from 15 years. Can I take steroids for bodybuilding?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.If you take anabolic steroids, your Still's disease will not come back. The only concern while using steroids in your case would be that if you use them, and later stop in life, your Still's disease may relapse.You may deve...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

Is my high CRP value the cause for my chronic fatigue, malaise, body pain, and brain fog?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please answer the following questions to help you better; 1) How is your sleep? 2) Do you have pain during sleeping? 3) Do you have any anxiety issues? 4) Do you have any sexual problems? 5) Have you e...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

Does vasculitis increase the risk of COVID-19?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.You have absolutely no risk for vasculitis (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). These tests are for a very rare type of vasculitis, and fortunately, they are negative. Concerning your lupus, it was m...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mohamad Ali Rida

Should I be worried about my vitamin B12 level of more than 1476 pg/mL?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Elevated vitamin B12 levels can be seen in certain blood-related conditions like myeloproliferative disorders. It may also be seen in some liver conditions. Since all the remaining values are normal, these conditi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nupoor Acharya

I have body aches, brain-related symptoms, migraines, and neuropathy for five years. Kind help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms are multisystemic and challenging to fit into one diagnosis. In the absence of specific symptoms and signs seen in rheumatological diseases, diagnosis is a little uncertain. However, an ESR (erythroc...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nupoor Acharya

I take NSAIDs for psoriatic arthritis, but there are sudden changes in hand X-ray. Kindly help me.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. DMARDs (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs) are considered first-line drugs for psoriatic arthritis, especially in patients who are non-responsive to NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammator...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

I have arthritis in my neck and wrist for more than ten years and it has worsened now. Kindly help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms you have described could be seen in lupus or other connective tissue diseases. Your ANA (antineutrophil antibody) is repeatedly positive. However, the ANA profile does not show any specific an...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nupoor Acharya