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How To Get Rid Of Joint Pain And Swelling In Hands, Wrists, Shoulders And Ankles?

I have joint pain and swelling in my hands, wrists, shoulders and now ankles... Went to doctor so they put me on meloxicam and still no relief. Went back again they took blood and did "panels" and said it was my thyroid and put me on medicine this week for that. I am still hurting.. it is getting worse. It is awful in the morning as I have trouble getting out of bed, once I start moving, it lessens but if I stop or sit down, the aches and pains. and I am weak, no strength to grasp and do things. What do you think I should do?

posted on Sat, 15 Mar 2014
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Hello,

I had gone through the case and found that these symptoms are associated with Rheumatoid arthritis. So go for proper blood investigation like RA factor, CRP, ESR ,vitamin D3, blood urea, uric acid and X-ray of knee and wrist joint.

After getting the proper diagnosis take treatment and consult to the Rheumatologist in your area.

Do not wait and do it immediately.

Hope my answer will be effective for you.

Thanks
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How To Get Rid Of Joint Pain And Swelling In Hands, Wrists, Shoulders And Ankles?

Hello, I had gone through the case and found that these symptoms are associated with Rheumatoid arthritis. So go for proper blood investigation like RA factor, CRP, ESR ,vitamin D3, blood urea, uric acid and X-ray of knee and wrist joint. After getting the proper diagnosis take treatment and consult to the Rheumatologist in your area. Do not wait and do it immediately. Hope my answer will be effective for you. Thanks