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Suggest Treatment For Joint Pain

Posted on Fri, 22 Apr 2016

Question: I had a viral in Nov 2015. after which I have pain in most of my joints. it's been 4 months and I am still not able to walk properly because of pain in a ankle and hip. I have taken a lot of rest but it has not subsided. p leads suggest what I should do? when I take hifenac, the pain relieves but need to take it regularly,what would be the side effect?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Do take it after meals.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
After a viral infection persistent joint pain may happen due to a minor chronic viral infection. This joint pain usually takes 4-6 months to subside. It is best to get your vitamin D 3 levels evaluated to rule out any other cause of such joint pains. Hifenac is a safe drug. You can take it on as and when required basis. Be careful to take after meals to avoid any ulcer formation. You can take it regularly for upto 3 weeks.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (51 minutes later)

thank you doctor. my vitD was low in Nov. I was advised to take d360. now I rechecked and my vitD has come up to the normal. my ESR was high (43)in XXXXXXX I started ayurvedic medicine.Sallaki was prescribed which reduced my pain. but not 100%. so I used to have hifenac on and off. I have few questions: 1) hifenac 100mg should I take everyday once in the night only?
2) I have to join back work, sit in the A/c 9hrs, shall I go ahead with it?
3)Can I start excersise?
4) should I take vitD supplement more often?
5)should I continue Sallaki?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Details below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
1. You can take Hifenac daily according to the severity of symptoms. Do not exceed four tablets- one tablet every six hours in a day.
2. Yes. You can join the sitting job but exposure to sun and mild exercise will help.
3. Yes. Start gradually. Walking, jogging, aerobics and swimming first.
4. Yes. Do take a daily supplement.
5. You can continue with sallaki.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (40 minutes later)

thank you doctor. could you please let me know the vitD supplement I can get from the pharmacy?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Take 2000IU daily.

Detailed Answer:
You can take Tab. D3 must or Tab. Super D3 2000IU daily.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar