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What Causes Joint Pain In The Fingers, Wrists And Elbows?
Hello, I am having joint pain in my fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, knees, ankles and feet. It changes on a daily basis and is typically very painful when I wake up in the morning and last thing in the evening. I can barely move my fingers in the mornings and it is limiting my movement, and daily routine. Doctor s have run blood tests and ruled out Rheumatoid arthritis but my inflammation count is 37-39 and the average range is 0-20. I m waiting for referral to a Rheumotoidologist but I m wondering if it is another form of arthritis or something else and what I can do in the meantime to alleviate pain?
Wed, 24 Oct 2018
Hi,
Considering the typical symptoms and the results of the examinations that he has done, in my opinion this is rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid Arthritis, is a chronic autoimmune disease.
It is characterized by inflammation of the joints that gets worse in time.
You will have to treat it for a long time regularly to stop inflammation, to relieve symptoms (pain, swelling and stiffness), and to prevent further joint damage.He should consult a rheumatologist for deciding a treatment plan.Meanwhile, he can take anti-inflammatory medication such as Naproxen once daily, also Acetominofen+Codeine phosphate two times a day.
Also he can use topical anti-inflammatory cream, applied to the joints. Some aerobic exercises are also considered important in helping Rheumatoid Arhtritis.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Suela Gjata,
General & Family Physician
Considering the typical symptoms and the results of the examinations that he has done, in my opinion this is rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid Arthritis, is a chronic autoimmune disease.
It is characterized by inflammation of the joints that gets worse in time.
You will have to treat it for a long time regularly to stop inflammation, to relieve symptoms (pain, swelling and stiffness), and to prevent further joint damage.He should consult a rheumatologist for deciding a treatment plan.Meanwhile, he can take anti-inflammatory medication such as Naproxen once daily, also Acetominofen+Codeine phosphate two times a day.
Also he can use topical anti-inflammatory cream, applied to the joints. Some aerobic exercises are also considered important in helping Rheumatoid Arhtritis.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Suela Gjata,
General & Family Physician
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