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How To Treat Sheath Like Gristle Areas On The Knees?

I have developed sheath like gristle areas on and around joints of my knees, shoulders and ankle. They are quite tender when palpated and especially painful if bumped. Stiffness is a regular occurrence in joints r/t fibromyalgia. Is this anything to be concerned about?
Thu, 5 Jan 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Yes, from the history that you say leads me to conclude to scleroderma. However this will just be a provisional diagnosis a confirmation can be obtained by a GP on assessment and test. Also I would like to point the your fibromyalgia might be wrongly diagnosed. As a line of treatment I would recommend doing exercise that maintain your functional ranges like Yoga/swimming/Tai Chi. Avoid bumping and protect your joints from further damage.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jenis Bhalavat
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How To Treat Sheath Like Gristle Areas On The Knees?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, from the history that you say leads me to conclude to scleroderma. However this will just be a provisional diagnosis a confirmation can be obtained by a GP on assessment and test. Also I would like to point the your fibromyalgia might be wrongly diagnosed. As a line of treatment I would recommend doing exercise that maintain your functional ranges like Yoga/swimming/Tai Chi. Avoid bumping and protect your joints from further damage. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jenis Bhalavat