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Suggest A Treatment For P Suggest A Treatment For Pmr With Joint Pain?

hi I have been originally diaganosed as having pmr with joint pain [severe night sweats and weight loss after several test including west nile and lyme they are now suggesting luekemia and perhaps one that is treated without radiation or chemo.Can you offer an opinion and prognosis
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Hello,

You need a detailed evaluation to rule out leukaemia. Bone marrow biopsy will help. Till then mild pain killers can provide the symptomatic relief.

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

Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal,
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Suggest A Treatment For P Suggest A Treatment For Pmr With Joint Pain?

Hello, You need a detailed evaluation to rule out leukaemia. Bone marrow biopsy will help. Till then mild pain killers can provide the symptomatic relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon