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Suggest Treatment For Severe Joint Pain
Hi I am an overweight female age 51 who is experiencing worsening pain in all joints especially knees and I have developed a cough that occurs if I breathe deeply or talk a lot. My chest feels congested and I can t seem to draw in sufficient O2. I can breathe, but in short breaths to avoid the cough. What say you?
Mon, 13 Apr 2015
Hello
I appreciate your concern
This could be due to obesity only and condition called as obstructive sleep apnoea
Knee pain can be related to obesity or arthritis disease
I would advise you for a battery of tests like blood for hemoglobin CBC, ESR, RA factor uric acid and an X ray of knee
You should try to reduce your weight and keep it under control
you can very easily reduce your body weight please don't hesitate to ask for more clarification
wishing you good health
Regards
I appreciate your concern
This could be due to obesity only and condition called as obstructive sleep apnoea
Knee pain can be related to obesity or arthritis disease
I would advise you for a battery of tests like blood for hemoglobin CBC, ESR, RA factor uric acid and an X ray of knee
You should try to reduce your weight and keep it under control
you can very easily reduce your body weight please don't hesitate to ask for more clarification
wishing you good health
Regards
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