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Burning Pain Below The Knee. Blood Tests Show Rheumatoid Arthritis But Doctor Is Unsure. How To Treat This?

Hi, I have pain just below right knee on the inner side... its like a burning pain, and that whole leg has been giving me trouble, feels like its swelled up, and I get tingling in it,mainly when I m sitting down, but can feel it laying down too ... I was diagnosed with RA, but the Rheumy wasn t convinced even though all my bloods say I have ... but this burning pain below knee has me a bit worried
Sat, 7 Dec 2013
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Hi , i have read your problem . You must get xray of both knees standing in AP done then send us the reporting or discuss it with your doctor also send us your various test done for rheumatoid arthritis including serum rheumatoid factor and anti ccp . till then apply hot packs for 30 mins in morning and evening for 10 days take painkillers only after discussing your doctor.
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Burning Pain Below The Knee. Blood Tests Show Rheumatoid Arthritis But Doctor Is Unsure. How To Treat This?

Hi , i have read your problem . You must get xray of both knees standing in AP done then send us the reporting or discuss it with your doctor also send us your various test done for rheumatoid arthritis including serum rheumatoid factor and anti ccp . till then apply hot packs for 30 mins in morning and evening for 10 days take painkillers only after discussing your doctor.