Axial and peripheral spondyloarthritis

2017-12-30 07:24:08
Axial and peripheral spondyloarthritis Need second opinion and details Problem happening from last 6 months with varying symptoms. Severe Back pain, joint pain in right knee, right shoulder, left ESR=130 HLA-B27 positive TLC: 18.3 HGB: 9.9 PLT: 584 Neutrophils 82% Lymphocytes 15% Eosinophils 2% Monocytes 1% Xray report normal loss of appetite Earlier neproxen was prescribed which reduced pain only for 15days axial and peripheral spondyloarthritis diagnosed by PGI Lucknow Sulfasalazine medicine
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In inflammatory spondyloarthropathy like Ankylosing spondylitis, regular exercises including chest exercises are a must. 1st joint to be affected is the sacroiliac joint.
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share x-ray .. especially pelvis with both hips -AP.
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indomethacin SR help reduce heterophic ossification in AS.

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