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Suggest Treatment For Severe Joint Pain Caused By Arthritis

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Posted on Tue, 24 Jan 2017
Question: I have been experiencing alot of pain in my large joints.Particularly my hips, pelvic area, thighs, shoulders. Pain feels like it is radiating from bones. I have had periods of sciatica flare ups, but dont know if all this pain can be from that, or another nerve issue.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Arthritis or spondyloarthrosis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am sorry for the painful situation you are going through.

The pain you are having in the large joints is suggestive of arthritis. However, spondyloarthrosis or other problems with vertebral spine should also time out.

X-ray of vertebral column and large joints, together with blood tests like complete blood count, Erythrosedimentation rate, C reactive protein , antistreptolysin testing are recommended for diagnosis.

Treatment consists of oral antiinflammatory meds like ibuprofen, ketoprofene, naproxen together with local treatment with antiinflammatory cream, massage or essential oils and warm clothing.

Hope this helps.
Dr.Albana

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini

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Suggest Treatment For Severe Joint Pain Caused By Arthritis

Brief Answer: Arthritis or spondyloarthrosis Detailed Answer: Hi, I am sorry for the painful situation you are going through. The pain you are having in the large joints is suggestive of arthritis. However, spondyloarthrosis or other problems with vertebral spine should also time out. X-ray of vertebral column and large joints, together with blood tests like complete blood count, Erythrosedimentation rate, C reactive protein , antistreptolysin testing are recommended for diagnosis. Treatment consists of oral antiinflammatory meds like ibuprofen, ketoprofene, naproxen together with local treatment with antiinflammatory cream, massage or essential oils and warm clothing. Hope this helps. Dr.Albana