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What Causes Joint Stiffness And Pains?

Last year I developped tinnitus in both ears and it has remained perisistent - driving me nuts. At the same time I started having finger joints and finger swelling with a burning feeling and very mild pain, almost neglectable. After some momths i have started feeling the same discomfort in the ankles, knees, elbows, shoulders - without swelling or redness. The pain/stifness is not intense - and it gets better after swimming - I instated a daily hour of swimming, Some days I feel swollen in all my body and then the fingers get really swollen. I have tried Ibropfrofen occassionaly without evident results, This water retaining made me take occasionally Lasix which helps with the swelling but the fingers remain reddish and burning and swollen (less when I take Lasix). Pain or stiffness is more evident in the morning, but the swelling around the finger knuckles if permanent. I have also tried Cucurmin for the inflammation but it has not worked (after 2 months). Age 58, height 6 weight 186 lbs - primary hypercoagulability/Factor V Leiden - am on aspirin 325 mg daily. No other medical condition.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

The pain and joint stiffness is commonly related to rheumatoid arthritis.
I suggest to do a rheumatoid factor level for further evaluation.
Meanwhile,I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms.
I also suggest cold compresses and gentle stretching exercises.

Hope my answer was helpful.

If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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What Causes Joint Stiffness And Pains?

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The pain and joint stiffness is commonly related to rheumatoid arthritis. I suggest to do a rheumatoid factor level for further evaluation. Meanwhile,I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms. I also suggest cold compresses and gentle stretching exercises. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician