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What Causes Swelling In Elbow And Spine While Having Autoimmune Disease?
The doctors think I have an auto immune disease. My elbow will swell up for three days, then it goes away and my spine swells up from my neck all the way down. My blood tests are always normal but I am in so much pain. They have me on 50 mg of predisone which doesn t seem to help. What is this and what can I do? It is always in my muscles, they even did a muscle biopsy and it was normal. Help!
Fri, 17 Apr 2020
Hello,
To reduce swelling in the elbow and spine work with a physical therapist to help joints get strong and flexible, Take short breaks between works. Avoid putting pressure on your elbows or spine. Wearing a splint or elbow pad may help, avoid any activity that increases pain or discomfort.
Treatment may require cortico-steroid shots, aspiration if there is localized swelling or surgery if needed. In spinal swelling NSAIDS, one SOS when required gives relieve and steroid injections effectively reduce swelling. You are suggested to get clinically examined at the earliest & treated.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
To reduce swelling in the elbow and spine work with a physical therapist to help joints get strong and flexible, Take short breaks between works. Avoid putting pressure on your elbows or spine. Wearing a splint or elbow pad may help, avoid any activity that increases pain or discomfort.
Treatment may require cortico-steroid shots, aspiration if there is localized swelling or surgery if needed. In spinal swelling NSAIDS, one SOS when required gives relieve and steroid injections effectively reduce swelling. You are suggested to get clinically examined at the earliest & treated.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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