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Question: My fiancé is having a lot of random pain sometimes in her joints or bones...sometimes in her muscle or skin...sometimes both bone and skin. She has had this for the last several months and it seems to be getting worse. Any thoughts as to what may be going on?
Brief Answer:
She needs to have blood work up and Xrays done
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible. First of all, it is sad to know what your fiancee had beenexperiencing lately.
Based on the history you have shared, she needs to get her reviewed in detail by an orthopedician or a rheumatologist. It's better to have those joints examined particularly which are swollen or tender. Blood work up including uric acid levels, ESR, RA factor, ANA, calcium and Phosphate may also be needed.
Meanwhile she can start OTC analgesics like acetaminophen and she can use topical pain killers like capsaicin. She should also start supplements for Vitamin D3, calcium and bisphosphonates or ossien mineral complexes.
In cases of severe pains powerful analgesics like tramadol and Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs like naproxen or ibuprofen may be needed for some time with antacids cover to avoid stomach related side effects.
Wishing her quick recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
She needs to have blood work up and Xrays done
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible. First of all, it is sad to know what your fiancee had beenexperiencing lately.
Based on the history you have shared, she needs to get her reviewed in detail by an orthopedician or a rheumatologist. It's better to have those joints examined particularly which are swollen or tender. Blood work up including uric acid levels, ESR, RA factor, ANA, calcium and Phosphate may also be needed.
Meanwhile she can start OTC analgesics like acetaminophen and she can use topical pain killers like capsaicin. She should also start supplements for Vitamin D3, calcium and bisphosphonates or ossien mineral complexes.
In cases of severe pains powerful analgesics like tramadol and Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs like naproxen or ibuprofen may be needed for some time with antacids cover to avoid stomach related side effects.
Wishing her quick recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
the pain not always the same, sometimes knees, hand, fingers, feet, and the inside of my thigh skin extremely sensitive to the touch... any suggestions?
Brief Answer:
It can be Migrating arthritis
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Thanks for sharing the feedback. Yes, the symptoms correlate with the migrating arthritis. That's why we had discussed earlier, about getting consultation by a rheumatologist and all the blood workup for both uric acid and rheumatological or autoimmune joint diseases. Regards.
It can be Migrating arthritis
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Thanks for sharing the feedback. Yes, the symptoms correlate with the migrating arthritis. That's why we had discussed earlier, about getting consultation by a rheumatologist and all the blood workup for both uric acid and rheumatological or autoimmune joint diseases. Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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