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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Knee,foot And Ankles

Hi, i had swelling in my left ankle about two months ago . I went to the doctor and she gave me naproxen unti inflammatory peels for one week. The pain didn t go away and now i feel the pain in the other foot and up to my knees. Sometimes i have-difficulty in climbing and going down the stairs. I don t know if this a kind of rheumatoid arthritis. Do i need to do a blood test to find out the correct diagnosis.
Sat, 12 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Suggestive of rheumatoid arthritis. Based on the history you seem to be suffering from an inflammatory type of joints or rheumatoid arthritis. You need to consult your doctor for further evaluation and certain lab tests such as CBC, ESR, C-reactive protein, Rh factor, ANAs, Anti-CCP to confirm the diagnosis.

Drugs like Methotrexate and Hydroxychloroquine are found to be effective for such type of arthritis.

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

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Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Knee,foot And Ankles

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Suggestive of rheumatoid arthritis. Based on the history you seem to be suffering from an inflammatory type of joints or rheumatoid arthritis. You need to consult your doctor for further evaluation and certain lab tests such as CBC, ESR, C-reactive protein, Rh factor, ANAs, Anti-CCP to confirm the diagnosis. Drugs like Methotrexate and Hydroxychloroquine are found to be effective for such type of arthritis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali