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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Joints
hello, my name is Linda ..I am 60 yrs old and this past year I have noticed a change in the shape of my fingers.. It seems that my knuckles/joints nearest to my finger nails have become swollen, painful to the touch and red..I have been taking 1000mg Krill oil for a while, I suppose it would be more painful without it.. however, how can I avoid this getting worse. Pain is one problem but worst, is how ugly it looks ?? help !!
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
Hello
I have studied your case.
There is possibility of rheumatoid arthritis or autoimmune disease.
I will advise you blood investigation like CBC, ESR, CRP.RA TEST, ACCP.
you can start specific medication consulting your doctor .
Physiotherapy may help to avoid further deformity.
anti arthritis diet will help. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
I have studied your case.
There is possibility of rheumatoid arthritis or autoimmune disease.
I will advise you blood investigation like CBC, ESR, CRP.RA TEST, ACCP.
you can start specific medication consulting your doctor .
Physiotherapy may help to avoid further deformity.
anti arthritis diet will help. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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