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What Causes Joints Pain In Fingers, Wrists And Knee?
Question: My pains have still not gone away. Joints, fingers wrists, knee, ankle, thigh arms and legs. As you can see from previous posts I have done so many tests and no indication of any thing. Getting very worried now.
Can any one help?
Can any one help?
Brief Answer:
Need information
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. I have seen the past queries and can imagine the frustration. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions:
1. what medications are you taking now a days?
2. any past history of such problem?
3. do you feel weakness in the morning after waking up? if yes then for how long does it stays?
4. does your pain aggravates on resting or improves ?
5. do you have any past history of chronic illness?
6. any family history of joint problems, cancer or other pathology?
7. Any tests other than that you shared earlier? If yes then share those please.
8. any visual problem or other symptom that you want to share?
I will be waiting for the answers to conclude discussion in the best interest of yours.
thank you
Need information
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. I have seen the past queries and can imagine the frustration. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions:
1. what medications are you taking now a days?
2. any past history of such problem?
3. do you feel weakness in the morning after waking up? if yes then for how long does it stays?
4. does your pain aggravates on resting or improves ?
5. do you have any past history of chronic illness?
6. any family history of joint problems, cancer or other pathology?
7. Any tests other than that you shared earlier? If yes then share those please.
8. any visual problem or other symptom that you want to share?
I will be waiting for the answers to conclude discussion in the best interest of yours.
thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
1. I only take pain relievers like ibuprofen occassionally.
2. No past history, but noticed about 3 years ago that my fingers hurt when I want to bend it especially in the mornings.
3. I do not feel weakness after waking up but remember that about 2 months ago after eating in the morning I felt weakness but it fizzled away after about a week. Even then I had malaria and thyfod.
4.it is only on resting.
5. Do not have history of chronic illness I can tell of.
6. No family history of cancer I know of. My father is still alive at about 90 yrs. my cousin died kidney issues.
7. Have done a whole lot among the ones shared but can not place my fingers on any now till you mention and I can look up and advice.
8. No visual problem.
I still have this pain in my throat that has lasted for about 6 months now. However I swollaw without pain but it hurts occassionaly when I am not swallowing any thing. It's like a pin pain. Notice a slight numbness on my thigh about 2 weeks now but it is clearing off. That's it.
2. No past history, but noticed about 3 years ago that my fingers hurt when I want to bend it especially in the mornings.
3. I do not feel weakness after waking up but remember that about 2 months ago after eating in the morning I felt weakness but it fizzled away after about a week. Even then I had malaria and thyfod.
4.it is only on resting.
5. Do not have history of chronic illness I can tell of.
6. No family history of cancer I know of. My father is still alive at about 90 yrs. my cousin died kidney issues.
7. Have done a whole lot among the ones shared but can not place my fingers on any now till you mention and I can look up and advice.
8. No visual problem.
I still have this pain in my throat that has lasted for about 6 months now. However I swollaw without pain but it hurts occassionaly when I am not swallowing any thing. It's like a pin pain. Notice a slight numbness on my thigh about 2 weeks now but it is clearing off. That's it.
Brief Answer:
Most probably Inflammatory Joint Disease
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. In my opinion you are suffering from "Inflammatory joint disease" and in that sero-negative rheumatoid arthritis (R.A). There are other diseases which mimic R.A as well. Your blood work mentioned in previous queries seemed to be normal other than C-reactive protein levels which were high indicating ongoing inflammation. In most of the cases diagnosis of joint diseases is made by a combination of detailed examination, lab tests like autoimmune factors(like ANA, RA), culture(which has been already done), imaging studies like x-ray of joints & synovial fluid aspiration.
Now I would suggest you to visit hospital and set an appointment for a Rheumatologist(In particular). Doctor will perform the above mentioned steps and may include more for confirming the diagnosis. Do not carry out any test till the time you meet him. I have concluded from your previous discussions that you are nervous & in anxiety for your health which is some what natural but on the other hand is aggravating your symptoms. So after meeting rheumatologist, set an appointment for a psychiatrist. Doctor will prescribe you some anxiolytics to reduce your stress and anxiety.
Conclusion:
> ibuprofen will only give temporary relief from pain. You need to visit a rheumatologist for long term relief.
> Do not delay in getting treatment because joints can bear stress up to certain levels and after which irreversible damage occurs.
> To relieve stress & anxiety you need some anxiolytics but as these medicines are "prescription only" so you need to visit a psychiatrist to get prescription.
> pain in throat may be because of chronic throat infection. At the moment take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3-4 days. It will give soothing effect.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Most probably Inflammatory Joint Disease
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. In my opinion you are suffering from "Inflammatory joint disease" and in that sero-negative rheumatoid arthritis (R.A). There are other diseases which mimic R.A as well. Your blood work mentioned in previous queries seemed to be normal other than C-reactive protein levels which were high indicating ongoing inflammation. In most of the cases diagnosis of joint diseases is made by a combination of detailed examination, lab tests like autoimmune factors(like ANA, RA), culture(which has been already done), imaging studies like x-ray of joints & synovial fluid aspiration.
Now I would suggest you to visit hospital and set an appointment for a Rheumatologist(In particular). Doctor will perform the above mentioned steps and may include more for confirming the diagnosis. Do not carry out any test till the time you meet him. I have concluded from your previous discussions that you are nervous & in anxiety for your health which is some what natural but on the other hand is aggravating your symptoms. So after meeting rheumatologist, set an appointment for a psychiatrist. Doctor will prescribe you some anxiolytics to reduce your stress and anxiety.
Conclusion:
> ibuprofen will only give temporary relief from pain. You need to visit a rheumatologist for long term relief.
> Do not delay in getting treatment because joints can bear stress up to certain levels and after which irreversible damage occurs.
> To relieve stress & anxiety you need some anxiolytics but as these medicines are "prescription only" so you need to visit a psychiatrist to get prescription.
> pain in throat may be because of chronic throat infection. At the moment take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3-4 days. It will give soothing effect.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Many thanks Doctor. ì very much appreciate your detailed explanation. I am hoping that an end will come for this situation very soon. If need be I will contact you again. Thanks again.
Brief Answer:
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I'm glad that i was of assistance. I'll be available 24/7 for you. Don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Feel free to contact me directly on HCM by visiting http://goo.gl/fxj9bG
Wishing you good health !!
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I'm glad that i was of assistance. I'll be available 24/7 for you. Don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Feel free to contact me directly on HCM by visiting http://goo.gl/fxj9bG
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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