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Have Knee Pain During Pregnancy. Why Does It Burn Severely?
I am 30 years old. 255lbs and 20 weeks pregnant. I have been having knee pain for about 3 years or so but nothing I can t handle. I am an RN at a hospital and work 12 hr shifts on my feet . However, the pain has increased in the past week or so and it is very severe. It burns at rest the pain increases when I bend or straighten it, gives out when I walk and feels really tight.
Mon, 21 Oct 2013
hi i had gone through your query and understand your concerns. i would come up with two possibilities
1.the first one include;,RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS;blood test for elevated ESR,CRP,ASO tritre and positive RA factor may confirm the diagnosis
2.second possibility is,GOUTY ARTHRITIS, confirm with blood test for elevated SERUM URIC ACID LEVELS.
I hope this is helpful for you, thank you
1.the first one include;,RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS;blood test for elevated ESR,CRP,ASO tritre and positive RA factor may confirm the diagnosis
2.second possibility is,GOUTY ARTHRITIS, confirm with blood test for elevated SERUM URIC ACID LEVELS.
I hope this is helpful for you, thank you
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