Joint pain has been persistent since last month. I had an x-ray taken, but it showed no problems. Take medications as well, but nothing happens.
Y. Lakshmi Thulasi
Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)
Inflammation, vitamin deficiency, muscular strain, early arthritis, infection, or nerve-related pain that may not show up on X-rays could be the cause if joint pain persists even after a normal X-ray. If your doctor recommends it, you should undergo additional testing with blood tests like ESR, CRP, vitamin D, calcium, uric acid, and rheumatoid factor since medications are not working. Warm compresses, rest, light exercise, and avoiding strenuous strain can all help lessen pain. If the joints are swollen, stiff in the morning, or the discomfort keeps getting worse, please visit a doctor or rheumatologist.
For the past six months, I have been experiencing severe ankle discomfort. Last September, I experienced symptoms similar to chikangunya, but they were resolved in just one week. But. My ankles began to pain in November when winter arrived. I've been using HCQS 200 tablets for a month, but they weren't very helpful, and I've been taking etoshine 90mg painkillers intermittently for some relief. Even if I do yoga, it doesn't help. Anti-CCP serum and uric acid levels are normal, according to blood testing. ESR was at 53 and CRP (c reactive protein) was at 22 on the chart. Please provide guidance on this. Thank you.
Y. Lakshmi Thulasi
Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)
Even when the fever has subsided, the infection may induce long-lasting joint inflammation, which can result in persistent ankle pain for months following a chikungunya-like sickness. While normal uric acid and Anti-CCP reduce the likelihood of gout or rheumatoid arthritis, they are not completely ruled out. Your elevated ESR and CRP indicate persistent inflammation. It may take several weeks for HCQS 200 to start working, and regular usage of analgesics like Etoshine 90 should be closely watched due to potential adverse effects of the kidneys, heart, and stomach. Please keep seeing a rheumatologist since you could require additional testing, physical therapy, supportive shoes, and treatment modifications.
I gave birth to twins via caesarean section. I now have pain in every joint in my body. What might be the reason, and could you please offer a solution?
Y. Lakshmi Thulasi
Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)
Joint discomfort may result from physical strain on the body, hormonal changes, sleep deprivation, weakness, anaemia, vitamin D or calcium insufficiency, and the stress of caring for newborns following a twin pregnancy and caesarean delivery. With relaxation, a balanced diet, adequate hydration, mild exercise, and supplements if directed by a physician, the majority of women gradually get better. For blood tests such haemoglobin, vitamin D, calcium, and thyroid levels, please see your doctor, particularly if the pain is severe or chronic. If appropriate for you and safe to use while nursing, basic painkillers like paracetamol may be helpful.
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