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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Ankle And Knee Joints
I constantly have leg pain and swelling in my ankle, and knee this only one one side. My ana test was also positive with speckled pattern. I can t seem to stop this constant pain. I only been prescribed ibuprofen till I see a rhemy. PCP thinks its Lupus.
Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, does you have such complain? Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest function in this disease. Stiffness in spine is increased do you have such stiffness in spine?
NSAIDs, DMARDs (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs) are sometimes prescribed in more severe cases. These include methotrexate and sulfasalazine. 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.
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Ankle And Knee Joints
Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. Yes this can be lupus with reactive arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, does you have such complain? Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest function in this disease. Stiffness in spine is increased do you have such stiffness in spine? NSAIDs, DMARDs (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs) are sometimes prescribed in more severe cases. These include methotrexate and sulfasalazine. 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