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What Causes Inflammation On The Hands, Elbows And Knees?
I had blood work done to see why I have so much inflammation in my hands, elbows and knees. The SED rate was 36 and I am 63 yrs old. My pain is more during the night and I have been taking anti-inflammation meds but doesn t work. What can it be? I have an apt to see a rheumatologist this coming week. Thank you, Rosemary
Mon, 31 Jul 2017
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern, Inflammation of joints(hands,elbows,knees ) with some rise in SED rate, seem to be rheumatoid arthritis. The pain in nights typically points to gout ( where inflammation & red joints are seen ) Where anti inflammatory drugs do not relieve.. the inflammation is more fierce & needs change of medications .. steroids ( in joint/ oral )/ specific drugs for gout will be needful. It's good that you have apt with rheumatologist.. specific blood tests would pin point the cause & specific medicines would give you relief. Thanks
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What Causes Inflammation On The Hands, Elbows And Knees?
Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern, Inflammation of joints(hands,elbows,knees ) with some rise in SED rate, seem to be rheumatoid arthritis. The pain in nights typically points to gout ( where inflammation & red joints are seen ) Where anti inflammatory drugs do not relieve.. the inflammation is more fierce & needs change of medications .. steroids ( in joint/ oral )/ specific drugs for gout will be needful. It s good that you have apt with rheumatologist.. specific blood tests would pin point the cause & specific medicines would give you relief. Thanks