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What Causes Painful Elbows And Chills With History Of Infection In Knee Joint?
Question: Hi my name is XXXX I live in XXXXXXX I was in a motorcycle accident three years ago yes that is correct three years ago (jam 2012) I crushed my tibia pretty bad I ended up with over 35 pins some plates on my knee when I started to walk I guess my bones sifted for a year I was tearing up my minuscus and acl, so I was advise to have a knee replacement. Nov of 2013 I had my knee replacement I'm only 42 now I didn't feel right after my surgery was told it was normal when I was getting off the pain killers I was advise to go to a pain specialist were the injected me with something in my knee I didn't feel right for three weeks on the third week my knee blow up like a elephant I was really scared my doctor told me I had an infection when I went to get the knee cleaned out I was told I had a yeast infections in my knee this was last summer July 2014 in XXXXXXX 2015 I was told it was back so in April of 2015 I had a spacer put in had a picc line put in. I just now am done with the medicine was told in a week they will start to test my knee to see if the infection is their or not. I have been with the chills the whole time I can't seem to get warm at all I feel like it winter time in Alaska but it's summer time in Arizona what's wrong with. E. My elbows hurt I hate walk could something be wrong . Please help me I don't know if I could take any more bad news thanks
Brief Answer:
Can be due to infections.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain and chills that you feel can be related to the infection in the knee joint or an overall weakness of the immune system due to recurrent infections. A generalized viral infection also needs to be ruled out.
I would advise that you support your body with good hydration, adequate sleep, a well-balanced diet and a moderate exercise regimen. Exercise is actually good for the immune system which is why I suggest it here. In addition you can supplement your diet with some Vitamin C - 1000 mg daily and consider drinking some immune boost type of tea such as Echinacea which is readily available at most supermarkets.
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.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be due to infections.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain and chills that you feel can be related to the infection in the knee joint or an overall weakness of the immune system due to recurrent infections. A generalized viral infection also needs to be ruled out.
I would advise that you support your body with good hydration, adequate sleep, a well-balanced diet and a moderate exercise regimen. Exercise is actually good for the immune system which is why I suggest it here. In addition you can supplement your diet with some Vitamin C - 1000 mg daily and consider drinking some immune boost type of tea such as Echinacea which is readily available at most supermarkets.
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.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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