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Could Extreme Pain In The Arms And Legs Be A Recurrence Of Guillain Barre Syndrome Or Arthritis?
I had Guillain Barre Syndrome in 2009 and now live in southern Illinois. I seem to be having some of the same sensations in my upper arms as I experienced when I was in the hospital in 2009. I.E. very painful sensations; when in the hospital I had to use ice packs some nights when the pain got excrutiating. I also seem to have extreme pain in my legs (partially due to arthritis in my knees). Could these be lingering effects from the GB?
Thu, 16 Jan 2014
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I have studied your case.
Post viral illness can aggravate joint pain.
You should consult your doctor for cause of pain
According to your symptoms and findings there is osteoarthritis of your knee.
You can start cartilage protecting medication like chondritin sulphate, that you need to take for couple of months.
If required MRI knee can be done and if there is severe destruction of menisci then arthroscopic shaving can be done.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens will help, along with knee exercises.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
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Wishing you good health.
Take care
I have studied your case.
Post viral illness can aggravate joint pain.
You should consult your doctor for cause of pain
According to your symptoms and findings there is osteoarthritis of your knee.
You can start cartilage protecting medication like chondritin sulphate, that you need to take for couple of months.
If required MRI knee can be done and if there is severe destruction of menisci then arthroscopic shaving can be done.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens will help, along with knee exercises.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
If you are satisfied with answer do not forget to give rating to this answer.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
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