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Suggest Remedy For Osteoarthritis

about a month ago I noticed a bunch of dark purple/red spots on the front of my left shin. They were in an area about 3 or so inches wide and from top to bottom. They have disappeared now but I now have a few on my right shin. I have noticed that there are many purple veins showing on my shins and more red capillaries on my face. I have fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis. My rheumy just ordered some blood tests to check for inflammation. I also have sjogren's symptoms and we are testing for that as well. Is there any thing else I should be aware of or check out?
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case with diligence.

When such patients come to our hospital I advise them blood test like ACCP, ESR, HLA B27.

I will advise to check further for autoimmune disease like ANA.
Leg eruption can be due to autoimmune disease.

It may be seronegative spondylo arthropathy.
NSAIDs, DMARDs (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs) are sometimes prescribed in more severe cases. These include methotrexate and sulfasalazine.Corticosteroid injections for severe pain and inflammation in a specific joint.TNF-a inhibitors, a newer class of biologic medication.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Suggest Remedy For Osteoarthritis

Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. When such patients come to our hospital I advise them blood test like ACCP, ESR, HLA B27. I will advise to check further for autoimmune disease like ANA. Leg eruption can be due to autoimmune disease. It may be seronegative spondylo arthropathy. NSAIDs, DMARDs (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs) are sometimes prescribed in more severe cases. These include methotrexate and sulfasalazine.Corticosteroid injections for severe pain and inflammation in a specific joint.TNF-a inhibitors, a newer class of biologic medication. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.