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How Can Severe Pain In The Right Arm Be Treated?

I v had a hip and knee replacement 6mo. apart, I m 60 yrs old in really good shape and am extremely active, my right hand is getting quite disfigured, last night extreme pain, slept woke up with it still pretty bad, I m not into pain meds, I happened to have an appt. with my primary for meds renewals, said arthritis gave me aleeve, it is now puffy, you can tell water is in it above the knuckles and the pain is pretty bad, you can tell there is water in it, I suffer with anxiety so............................... carolyn
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You may be suffering from osteoarthritis with effusion of the joint or it may seropositive arthritis or crystal induced arthritis, etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Elevate the limb, use cold and warm compression. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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How Can Severe Pain In The Right Arm Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You may be suffering from osteoarthritis with effusion of the joint or it may seropositive arthritis or crystal induced arthritis, etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Elevate the limb, use cold and warm compression. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu