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Suggest Medication For Joint Pain
My five year old had slapped cheek syndrome 10 days ago. 6 days ago I developed a bad cough and had headaches. 5 days ago I got a rash on my arms and legs which disappeared within 36 hours. At the same time I developed joint pain, which has got increasingly worse. My fingers have also began to swell. I am in agony.
Thu, 19 Apr 2018
Hi,
You have reactive Arthritis to the infection. It will help to take steroid to reduce the active swelling and pain. Sometimes, high doses of NSAIDS for a week will help reduce the pain and swelling.
The Arthritis usually subsided and does not continue. If it does, please see a Rheumatologist who can run further testing.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priya Sadanandan
You have reactive Arthritis to the infection. It will help to take steroid to reduce the active swelling and pain. Sometimes, high doses of NSAIDS for a week will help reduce the pain and swelling.
The Arthritis usually subsided and does not continue. If it does, please see a Rheumatologist who can run further testing.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priya Sadanandan
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