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High BP, Bout Of Rheumatoid Arthritis Caused By Virus, Aching Muscles, Pins And Needles. Taking Univer Medicines. Side Effects?
I have been takin univer medication for around 2 years to control high blood pressure following a bout of rheumatoid arthritis that was caused by a virus. The last few weeks I have been suffering with aching muscles, pins and needles and my muscles begin to hurt when I get cold. I have also found the stranghth in my muscles isnot what it was. Could these be side effects.
Goodevening. Tab univer is lornaxicam which is a anti inflamatory drug used in rh arthritis. it does not have these as side affects. rh arthritis is an auto immune disease which is caused by over reacting of defence cells acting on our joint cells which mimic bacteria. our defence cells produce antibodies and destroy our joint. It presents as poly arthritis symmetrical mainly small joints. swlling of joints in hand and fingers with raise of temperature. morning stiffness. low degree fever. u have to under go investigatins mainly RA factor and CRP and other auto antobodies. viral infections also cause poly aryhritis. u mentioned muscle achs pins and needle is it in lower limb or upper limb. can u elabrote the problem.
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High BP, Bout Of Rheumatoid Arthritis Caused By Virus, Aching Muscles, Pins And Needles. Taking Univer Medicines. Side Effects?
Goodevening. Tab univer is lornaxicam which is a anti inflamatory drug used in rh arthritis. it does not have these as side affects. rh arthritis is an auto immune disease which is caused by over reacting of defence cells acting on our joint cells which mimic bacteria. our defence cells produce antibodies and destroy our joint. It presents as poly arthritis symmetrical mainly small joints. swlling of joints in hand and fingers with raise of temperature. morning stiffness. low degree fever. u have to under go investigatins mainly RA factor and CRP and other auto antobodies. viral infections also cause poly aryhritis. u mentioned muscle achs pins and needle is it in lower limb or upper limb. can u elabrote the problem.