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Suggest Medicine For Pain In Hand And Arms After Recovering From Chikungunya

I had Chickengunia fever in August, 2014. The fever went away in 3 days. But I started feeling pains in my hand,arms and to some extent in feet. The doctor advised me to take Saaz-DS (Salfasalazine)1 g tablet/day. I have been taking this medicine for the last 8 days but with little improvement. What do you rercommend? Thanks
posted on Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Hello,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.

In my opinion you should continue with the provided treatment.

Chikunguniya have severe joint pain which cannot be counteracted by the routinely prescribed painkillers.

I suggest you to take low dose steroids like prednisolone. But remember never continue steroid treatment for prolong period as it has some side effects on long terms.

I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you.
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.
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Suggest Medicine For Pain In Hand And Arms After Recovering From Chikungunya

Hello, I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should continue with the provided treatment. Chikunguniya have severe joint pain which cannot be counteracted by the routinely prescribed painkillers. I suggest you to take low dose steroids like prednisolone. But remember never continue steroid treatment for prolong period as it has some side effects on long terms. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you. Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist.