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I have pain in my left knee and wrist. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I was diagnosed with RA two years back and I am taking treatment for the same. My left knee is affected badly and the swelling is not coming down. Initially, I was not able to walk, but now I can walk slowly but cannot climb the staircase or fold my left leg completely. Recently I am ge... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post and have seen the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your rheumatoid arthritis is not controlled which is evident from your high ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) of 60. The reason for this is that you are not adequa... Read Full »
What causes sudden stiffness of the finger?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a healthy and active 34 year old female, with the sudden onset of a finger and thumb stiffness, one week ago. It is more like a dull ache. I am wondering what this could be. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, a sudden onset either looks like a nerve, joint or a blood vessel problem. I would like to ask you a few more queries: Where exactly is the pain, at the base of the fingers, the tip or all of it? Do all your fingers hurt or is it only the first and the second? Di... Read Full »
Are joint pain, stiffness in the elbow and shoulders, and hair loss signs of lupus?
Query: Hello doctor, I am seeking a second opinion. I have symptoms of lupus and sarcoidosis. Both are in my immediate family. My blood test has some abnormalities but tested negative for lupus. I have joint pain in my wrist and knees, with stiffness in my hands, elbow, and shoulders. I am fatigued and un... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since how long are you having these pains? How is your gut health? What is your level of stress? Do you have ANA, ANTI-DS DNA report? Have you tried HCQS (Hydroxychloroquine sulfate) or Sulfasalazine for these pains? With medication, you will require a proper dietary... Read Full »
What is the cause of fatigue, night sweats, chills, and appetite changes?
Query: Hi doctor,My illness started with fatigue and joint pain and then progressed to whole-body pain. Every day I feel like I have the flu. I had consistent night sweats, day sweats, and chills, loss of appetite at times, nausea on and off, and terrible fatigue. It includes 12 CBCs with differentials, me... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cancer is practically ruled out by doing all the scans. However, I am intrigued by the fear of cancer. Do you have a family history of cancer? Regarding joint pain, I will suggest you use hydroxychloroquine if routine painkillers are not working. Consult your doctor, disc... Read Full »
Why is Indomethacin not helping with my joint pain?
Query: Hello doctor,I am suffering from chronic gouty arthritis. It started ten-plus years ago and now progressed to every joint in my body with multiple joint attacks at once. I have constant pain in my joints, even if there is no attack. The attacks jump from joint to joint nonstop. I have seen many doct... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history, and it is a bit unusual for a 40-year-old to have polyarticular gout, that is involving a lot of joints. Firstly, I would recommend you visit a Rheumatologist near you to sort it out. Meanwhile, first, we should rule out if it is gout o... Read Full »
Even after two years of C-section, I have back and joint pain. How to treat?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 35 year old female. I am a mother of a 2 year old boy. After cesarean delivery, I had back and joint pain problem. I thought that once I stop my breastfeeding my problem will resolve. But, it persists still. Why? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need calcium supplements daily. You also need to be exposed to direct sunlight for quarter an hour three times a week before noon. Also, you need Vitamin B 12 supplements. It will take around three months of supplements to compensate the deficiencies caused by breas... Read Full »
I have been having joint pain in my left foot. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been having joint pain in my left foot on the first joint of big toe for two weeks. It came on upon waking. The pain was inconvenient, but bearable for the first 36 hours. Then, it was extremely painful on the second day ( a worse pain I have ever had). Then, it has got slightly be... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a strong possibility that this is gout. Considering that it occurred relatively acutely, it is possible that it is gout. The diagnosis of gout is by crystal examination in joint fluid and on clinical examination of joints. Of course, osteoarthritis is on... Read Full »
Why do I get headache and runny nose with blood when I sneeze?
Query: Hello doctor, I got fever a few days back along with joint pains, headache, and a running nose. Still cold persists although it has been a week since I got rid of fever. To my notice, while sneezing I noticed blood (3 to 4 times out of nearly 20 to 25 times, I sneezed). Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. By the symptoms you are describing it seems like a viral infection (some kind of flu). Headache, joints ache, fever, and respiratory problems are common in this condition. Since you have a history of a week and the symptoms are back, bacterial infections of the respira... Read Full »
What steps should be taken after potential HIV exposure concerns?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a medical history of fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and intermittent joint pain.Recently, I experienced two potential exposures to HIV, three days apart. The first was a needle stick injury at work, where the patient tested negative for HIV. The second incident involved a toenail ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Despite multiple potential exposures, your fourth-generation HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) tests returning negative results make it highly unlikely that HIV infection is the cause of your symptoms. However, to further investigate ... Read Full »
I am experiencing fatigue and joint aches post COVID-19. Why?
Query: Hello, I am a 35-year-old woman who had COVID-19 about two years ago. Since then, unfortunately, I am still experiencing fatigue and joint aches. Could you please advise on what can be done to address these issues? I also have diabetes and high blood pressure. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. It appears that you are possibly suffering from long COVID symptoms. Certain people who have been infected previously with COVID-19 can experience long-term effects from their infection, post-COVID conditions (PCC). This happens more frequently... Read Full »