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Suggest Medication For Persistent Arthritis Despite Medication
i am going through severe knee pain in both knees. i m 36 years old. no problem in bones as per the x-ray report. however, ESR is 55ml/m which is quite high as well CRP. i m under medication. but not getting result. i m unable to walk properly. what s ur suggestion to reduce the pain?
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Mon, 18 Jan 2016
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With the increased ESR and CRP, autoimmune causes of joint pain would need to be ruled out eg lupus, rheumatoid arthritis etc
These can be present without x ray changes
This would require additional blood tests.
Your GP can do these tests for you or you can see a rheumatologist which is a doctor that specializes in this area.
If any of these are found then additional medication would be needed.
I hope this helps
With the increased ESR and CRP, autoimmune causes of joint pain would need to be ruled out eg lupus, rheumatoid arthritis etc
These can be present without x ray changes
This would require additional blood tests.
Your GP can do these tests for you or you can see a rheumatologist which is a doctor that specializes in this area.
If any of these are found then additional medication would be needed.
I hope this helps
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