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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Leg And Stiffness In The Knee

hello 5 yrs ago I was diagnosed, after MRI, leg muscle biopsy, etc with E F. Max of 64 grams of prednisone, gradually came down to I mg. and daily Metho trexate, with 1 weekly injection. with steady gain of health and as a surprise, lost 26 lbs in 26 days.... A month ago, suddenly, all health discomforts returned. Leg pain - instep to Knee, stiff ankles, with razor pain. tight skin, bloating. Arms NOT affected this time.. Dr. increased pred. to 20 mg for 5 day interval, to 5 mg daily now. Wants me to try Hydroxychloroquine !!!! I am sick of Prescribed Meds .... and all side effects...... IS THERE ANY FORM OF TREATMENT FOR E F. I AM A 78 yr Grannie who doesn t enjoy slowing down !!!!
Thu, 23 Jan 2020
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Hi,

These structures are called hamstrings. These are semitendinosus and semimembranosus. For pain you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen. Vitamin B and C help in recovery. For details about injury you can get MRI of knee joints. You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Leg And Stiffness In The Knee

Hi, These structures are called hamstrings. These are semitendinosus and semimembranosus. For pain you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen. Vitamin B and C help in recovery. For details about injury you can get MRI of knee joints. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon