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Suggest Remedy For Joint Pain

Hi, I was diagnosed with Lyme about 3 years ago(no bullseye). They treated me with amoxicillin and I was ok. My symptoms were really bad swollen joints, drained and no energy at all, body pain and at one point almost like a paralysis where i couldn t get out of bed. The past year I have had many fainting spells, extreme low energy and severe joint pain. I went into Lahey to get tests done which included (A Phagocytophila AB, Babesia Microti AB, Babesia Microti AB & Smear, CBC w Diff, CMP, Ehrlichia Chaffeensis AB, Ehrlichiosis Smear, HCG Preg, Urine, Lyme AB lgG+lgM, Urinalysis, Chest X-ray & Chest-Pa+Lat). The tests all came out negative and since I have no insurance I feel at a loss because no one has any answers. I haven t been able to work because of this and I was hoping you could give me some suggestions that my symptoms may sound like to you. Any help is appreciated, Thank you Deanna
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Dear /Madam,
Thanks for seeking help on your issue; I have gone through your symptoms. I would like to advise you that despite no active infection joint pain can persist, because the cause of joint pain is not infection but the bodily response to the infection, which can continue long after the initial infection is gone. the treatment in such cases is short course of steriods to ease inflammation, regular exercises to keep your joins from developing any stiffness, with time either the body self mechasnism clears this reaction, or drugs can help body do it early. A rheumatologist is of maximum help to you. go and consult one.
I hope I have been able to provide you with a satisfactory solution, if you want to clear any doubts about my opinion, feel free to contact.
Special note- Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only.
Thanks
Dr. Narender Saini
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Suggest Remedy For Joint Pain

Dear /Madam, Thanks for seeking help on your issue; I have gone through your symptoms. I would like to advise you that despite no active infection joint pain can persist, because the cause of joint pain is not infection but the bodily response to the infection, which can continue long after the initial infection is gone. the treatment in such cases is short course of steriods to ease inflammation, regular exercises to keep your joins from developing any stiffness, with time either the body self mechasnism clears this reaction, or drugs can help body do it early. A rheumatologist is of maximum help to you. go and consult one. I hope I have been able to provide you with a satisfactory solution, if you want to clear any doubts about my opinion, feel free to contact. Special note- Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only. Thanks Dr. Narender Saini