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How Can Pain And Stiffness In The Hips And Arms Be Treated?

Hope so. I am a 55 yo male with type 2 diabetes. last A1C of 7.2 with average morning glucose level of 130. Came down with a bad cold, couch with sore throat starting sunday night. Still have sore throat and cough with intermittent fever. Today started experiencing joimt pain in wrists, elbows, shoulder and knees. Now this evening pain and stiffness has expanded to hips, both arms & hands. Presently taking Victoza in the morning and Xudeo in the evening with dinner.
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I suggest you to take

1. T.Azithromycin 500mg BD(twice daily after food) for 5 days
2. T.Paracetamol 650mg TID(thrice daily after food) for 3 days.

I advise you to take ASO titre test and confirm the diagnosis with a physician about Staph aures infection.

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How Can Pain And Stiffness In The Hips And Arms Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I suggest you to take 1. T.Azithromycin 500mg BD(twice daily after food) for 5 days 2. T.Paracetamol 650mg TID(thrice daily after food) for 3 days. I advise you to take ASO titre test and confirm the diagnosis with a physician about Staph aures infection. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.