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What Causes Body Pain And Joint Pain?
I m a 34 yr old woman who has had pain throughout the whole body, usually sharp shooting pains and then dull annoying pain in some joints especially in my back. My Dr, put me on indomethacin and a muscle relaxer, but it hasn t really helped a lot. So he ran a bunch of test, I don t have all of them back yet, but the ANA came back NEG and the sed rate was 60, what could this be, do you know??? The waiting is killing me, also he prescribed me Lyrica, not really liking it.
Tue, 10 Jun 2014
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Your symptoms are very much suggestive of rheumatoid arthritis. After confirming the diagnosis, with a few tests, you have to be started on medication called disease modifying anti rheumatoid drugs(DMARD) alone or in combination with biologicals (Immunomodulators). Since these are prescription drugs and regular follow up would be required, it would be best if you see your general physician for the same.
You also need regular exercises to preserve joint mobility and maintain muscle strength.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
Your symptoms are very much suggestive of rheumatoid arthritis. After confirming the diagnosis, with a few tests, you have to be started on medication called disease modifying anti rheumatoid drugs(DMARD) alone or in combination with biologicals (Immunomodulators). Since these are prescription drugs and regular follow up would be required, it would be best if you see your general physician for the same.
You also need regular exercises to preserve joint mobility and maintain muscle strength.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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