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What Does Sudden Pain In The Hips And Shoulder Joints Indicate?
3 weeks ago i had sudden pain in hip and shoulder joints not associated with exercise or trauma. After one week I went to doctor and they prescribed prednisone thinking it may be PMR. I took 15mg a day starting May 7th but did not get any relief. Pain worst in the morning or if sitting for a while. It is painful to walk down the hall to get water. I m 60 year old in male in good physical condition.
Fri, 25 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I think your are suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.
Your doctor will perform tests to ensure the diagnose.
It can be treated with non-steroid drugs, steroids and disease modifying and biological agents.
It is up to your doctor to decide what is good for you.
Best regards,
Dr.Olgeta Xhufka
(General and Family Physician)
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I think your are suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.
Your doctor will perform tests to ensure the diagnose.
It can be treated with non-steroid drugs, steroids and disease modifying and biological agents.
It is up to your doctor to decide what is good for you.
Best regards,
Dr.Olgeta Xhufka
(General and Family Physician)
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