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What Could Be Causing Swollen Joints And Bumps At The Base Of The Skull?
Question: all my joints in my body going from my ankles to my wrists and knukles have swelled.i also have strange bumps at the base of my skull.i had been using cocaine for about a year and a half.my last bing was about one week ago.when i use cocaine the swelling seems to get worst by far.my doctor did a full body x-ray and said i have nothing totally normal.i dont believe him i think i have contracted a strang bone disease.there is no pain no redness or loss of motion just swelling.can you please give me your opinion.
i can almost swear that there is something wrong with me.one very strange thing is the swelling comes and goes then comes again then goes again especially in my kness base of skull and shoulders.
i can almost swear that there is something wrong with me.one very strange thing is the swelling comes and goes then comes again then goes again especially in my kness base of skull and shoulders.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your query and health concerns in detail, swelling on all body joint can be due to many reasons. Most common are calcium deficiency, due to arthritis or infection.
You can start taking calcium supplement along with Vitamin D3, do hot fomentation, stop taking cocaine, you will get relief in 2-3 weeks if not then you need to consult a local orthopedic surgeon for proper investigation and treatment.
I hope this answers your query.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your query and health concerns in detail, swelling on all body joint can be due to many reasons. Most common are calcium deficiency, due to arthritis or infection.
You can start taking calcium supplement along with Vitamin D3, do hot fomentation, stop taking cocaine, you will get relief in 2-3 weeks if not then you need to consult a local orthopedic surgeon for proper investigation and treatment.
I hope this answers your query.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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