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question:Hello, I just moved from Calif. to Boulder City Nevada and need to find a Rheumatologist, for my Arthritis From head to toe. In addition to Celebrex, Elavil, and Vicodin for pain, My Dr. in Calif no longer will give me any pain meds after I have taken them for over 15 years. I never abused them took only when needed, but she will not refill any more of them and I just saw her 6 mos ago. I am having a really rough tough time dealing with the pain. Can you help me? Thankyou, Barbara Runnels.
answer:Dear patient If you are suffering from rheumatoid arthritis newer and better drugs are available in market which not only provides pain relief but also reversed the deformity. There drugs are known as disease modifying anti rheumatoid arthritis agents such as eternacept and anakinra. This are costly and limited availability but very effective. Once you start them requirement of pain killers will decrease. You need to consult expert rheumatologist in your area and get yourself examined and investigated. All the best.
question:I was helping a co-worker push a car out of the snow and my right leg felt like it was kicked in the side, but it was not. today when i woke up my leg from my pelvis to my lower knee is VERY stiff and tense to the touch, its hard to apply pressure, its numb, does not really hurt at all. i am walking with a cane now it only really hurts if i push on my leg between the top of my knee and pelvis
answer:Hi,The symptoms that you depict after doing strenuous work are indicating towards disc problem. but usually that has pain in the back. the second possibility is that you have hurt yourself, First take rest, do not lift any heavy weight,take analgesics thrice dailykeep leg elevatedsee if this gives relief in a day or two if not you will then need to consult your doctor to diagnose the condition and treat appropriately
question:I started a 6 weeks ago with pain in right big toe at the end of the tip of bone worsened by pushing off. Went to foot dr and said after many tests that it was nerve damage. The pain has subsided and turned to numbness. I soon after had the fingers of my right hand swell and turn red. Looks like rheumatoid arthritis. This same feeling went to left foot big toe and next toe. I also past week I now have numbness in both big toes and also ring finger and little finger in both hands. This numbness is there all day long and moves up my arms too. It is getting worse by the day. Any ideas or tests to suggest to doctors? Also, I get vertigo type symptoms 4+ times per year and have numbness for over a month from right ear to under right jaw. Seems like swelling in gland under jaw. I would appreciate any help. Background... I am 39 year old white male who prefers to workout daily (6 ft 175 lbs) and is overall in fair health. Have stomach acid issues for 5 plus years and thoracic back pain since June 2014. Heart rate and blood pressure are very good. No know diabetes in past years
answer:Hi you need to rule out two things rheumatoid arthritis and peripheral neuropathy or disc prolapse or burgers diseasethe tests you will need will depend on the examination conducted by the doctor, and this include the blood tests for arthritis, along with MRI and X rays for looking the condition of spine and joints.also note if you are an alcoholic or smoker, than that could be causing these symptoms and in that case a CT angio of the lower limbs may be needed
question:My dogs got into a fight about 20 minutes ago. While trying to break it up, I got bit on the back of my left calf. It s starting swell, bruise, and form what looks/feels like blood blisters on the darkest parts of the bruise. The skin is not broken at all, but it feels as though the muscle is being tugged. Should I be concerned? Is there anything I should do to handle it?
answer:Dear patient This is matter of great concern as dog bite leads to rabies which is 100 %fatal. Safe and effective anti rabies vaccine is available and you should take it asap after bite. Total of five dosages are given as per shedule. You need to consult infectious diseases specialist nearby you and get yourself vaccinated. Dressing of local part also needs to be done and short course of antibiotics is required. All the best.
question:The muscles on my left leg, primarily in the back, are very tight and sore. I didn t fall, twist strangely nor pull anything while exercising. It s been like this for 2 days now. I can barely stand up from a seated position without pulling myself up with something. I m not dehydrated nor on any new meds or vitamins. It s only my left leg. It even hurts to move it while seated. My toes do cramp up a bit every now and then. Should I be concerned about this? Thanks in advance. Roberta J. Hansen-Marr
answer:vitamin deficency can cause such symptoms, you should be concerned and see you doctor who will investigate and find out the cause for your symptoms. also note if you are an alcoholic, as this can cause such symptoms,Consult early and find out the cause of your symptoms
question:I m having a sharp pain about an inch from my left hip bone It hurts really bad when I lay on my side or try to get up and move And it s nearly unbearable when I pee It s not too bad when I lay on my back but it s kind of swollen and and hot where the pain is Any clues as to what it could be?
answer:Dear patient You have got infection around your hip area. Localised tender area that is hot to touch indicates infection. Are you having fever? If yes it also add to Infection. I would advise for local ultrasound to assess collection. Also blood investigation with total and differential leukocyte counts needs to be done. Start tab augmentin 625 mg thrice a day with tab levoflox 500mg once a day for 7 days. This will relieve you of pain and inflammation. All the best.