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Posted on Tue, 16 Aug 2016
Question: i have joint pain in every joint except my knees. the back pain is the worst.my hips are next.they took me off of prednizone a month ago and put me on a malaria pill.what do I do now?I had been diagnost years ago with poly mialgia reumatica
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Physiotherapy to add...

Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,

I have gone through your medical history carefully and am sorry for the painful situation you are going through.

Prednisone is a good choice to treat polymyalgia rheumatica. However,in cases where pain persists, then other alternatives like Plaquenil are advised.
I hope that will work for you. You should be patient as it's effect will be notable a few weeks or months starting Plaquenil.

If I was your caring doctor would recommend physiotherapy as it is an excellent adjuvant in reading the pain. Can discuss with a physiotherapist to schedule your next appointment.

All the best.
Dr.Albana
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Back Pain

Brief Answer: Physiotherapy to add... Detailed Answer: Hi my dear, I have gone through your medical history carefully and am sorry for the painful situation you are going through. Prednisone is a good choice to treat polymyalgia rheumatica. However,in cases where pain persists, then other alternatives like Plaquenil are advised. I hope that will work for you. You should be patient as it's effect will be notable a few weeks or months starting Plaquenil. If I was your caring doctor would recommend physiotherapy as it is an excellent adjuvant in reading the pain. Can discuss with a physiotherapist to schedule your next appointment. All the best. Dr.Albana