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Suggest Treatment For Severe Bone Pain And Stiffness

I have had discomfort in various parts of my body. I describe it as bone pain - aching and stiffness. Areas included are toes, feet, fingers, shoulders. It s been present for about 5-6 weeks - starting 2 weeks after completing a Prednisone taper starting with 60 mg x 3 days, 50 x 3 days etc. Last week I had some lab work done and have a + ANA test, speckled with ratio of 1:80. My TSH revealed hyperthyroid but Free T4 was normal. Have to wait 1 1/2 months to get in to rheumatogist. What does all this mean?
posted on Wed, 21 Sep 2016
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Hello,

As per the details are given here, the issue is due to altered homeostasis of the mechanics balancing osteoblast and osteoclast activity via various cellular mechanics, autoimmune in the majority of the issues.

Bone densitometry and variations in radioisotope uptake via bone scan would be the next step when meeting the rheumatologist.

Do feel free to discuss further regarding the same.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Bone Pain And Stiffness

Hello, As per the details are given here, the issue is due to altered homeostasis of the mechanics balancing osteoblast and osteoclast activity via various cellular mechanics, autoimmune in the majority of the issues. Bone densitometry and variations in radioisotope uptake via bone scan would be the next step when meeting the rheumatologist. Do feel free to discuss further regarding the same. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon