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Is it rheumatoid arthritis
I have been having weakness and stiffness in body for last 3 months.
Feel difficult to do activities requiring strength.
Feel pain in hands after doing exerting activities.
Also have knee joint pain which makes it difficult to walk slightly.
Initially there was only slight discomfort in left knee but one day i stretched my right knee awkwardly while wearing shorts.
Since then I have pain in both knees, but right knee hurts mor
I started doing daily 1 hr walking from last 1 month but get feet cramps which resolve by evening.
Hence, always feel the need to be conscious abt my body movements lest I strain or sprain anywhere.
Visited new doc who told to do following tests.
ESR - 10 0-10
CRP - 1.6 0-10
RF - 12.6 0-14
AntiCCP - <7 0-17
B12 - 116 200-911
Vit D - 10 20-50
B12 & D were tested 1 month ago. And I have been taking weekly b12 jnjections & vit d supplements as per prev doc advise.
Plz help.
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It's not rheumatoid arthritis. Use well cushioned sports shoes. Avoid prolonged standing and walking. Avoid heavy work with hands.
Do quadriceps exercise for knees.
Tab zerodol sp after breakfast and dinner with pantop dsr empty stomach for five days. Tab Lubrijoint after breakfast and dinner for one monthContinue vit D and calcium supplements
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It is not rheumatoid arthritis
Lack of energy and generalized weakness could be due to Vit D and B12 Deficiency.
Make sure you are taking Vitamin D 60k once weekly (in form of capsules/syrup or powder)
For vit B12, initial injections are advised at alternate day and then switch to weekly regimen.
If you've any more doubts, feel free to consult me. Search "Dr Prashant Gupta Orthopedic Surgeon Udaipur" on Google. You'll find my contact details there
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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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Continue vitamin b12 and vitamin d.. check after 1 month
Start protein powder
Consume milk daily
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