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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Sore Joints

all my metacarpal/phalangeal joints are swollen and very sore for the last 6 weeks, Ive had this before but usually only lasted for 3-4 days. My arm muscles are very sore too and have fatigue,insomnia,. I am a 53 yr woman, slim build and work with my hands. general feeling of malaise. It is very difficult to do anything with my hands or arms since they hurt so much.
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
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After going through your query I concluded that you are having nonspecific arthalgia. Its cause can be vitamin deficiencies, thyroid disease and rheumatoid arthritis. You can get thyroid function test, vitamin D3, and rheumatoid factor test. Till then you can take EvionLC, calcium and vitamin D3. You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. You can discuss with your Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health. Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Sore Joints

Hi Welcome to healhcaremagic After going through your query I concluded that you are having nonspecific arthalgia. Its cause can be vitamin deficiencies, thyroid disease and rheumatoid arthritis. You can get thyroid function test, vitamin D3, and rheumatoid factor test. Till then you can take EvionLC, calcium and vitamin D3. You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. You can discuss with your Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.