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What Causes Constant Joints Pain Despite Taking Tylenol And Ibuprofen?
I was diagnosed with Parvo in june and shingles outbreak happened in November on right side of my face and ear. I was told to take benedryl and cortisone for the shingles. I ve had constant joint pain especially at night. Doctor said to take Tylenol or Ibuprofen which won t last allnight. I m on armour thyroid due to thyroid removal 45 years ago. 59 year old remale approximately 112 lbs.
Wed, 21 Mar 2018
Hello,
As per your clinical history is concerned, please follow like this -
1) Do a clinical examination by your doctor [rheumatologist] and to confirm do few pathological tests like [CBC with differential, uric acid, and ultrasound]
2) Discuss with your treating doctor prescription medications like-
a) [Colchicine] for pain
b) [febuxostat] to prevent complications for future
Do follow lifestyle modifications like this -
1) Keep your fluid intake high. Stay well-hydrated, including plenty of water.
2) Limit or avoid alcohol like [BEER]
3) Get your protein from low-fat dairy products. Limit your intake of meat, fish, and poultry.
4) Try to maintain desirable body weight.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
As per your clinical history is concerned, please follow like this -
1) Do a clinical examination by your doctor [rheumatologist] and to confirm do few pathological tests like [CBC with differential, uric acid, and ultrasound]
2) Discuss with your treating doctor prescription medications like-
a) [Colchicine] for pain
b) [febuxostat] to prevent complications for future
Do follow lifestyle modifications like this -
1) Keep your fluid intake high. Stay well-hydrated, including plenty of water.
2) Limit or avoid alcohol like [BEER]
3) Get your protein from low-fat dairy products. Limit your intake of meat, fish, and poultry.
4) Try to maintain desirable body weight.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
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