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Rheumatoid arthritis-Swelling in legs
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Currently my mother's legs have started swelling and paining. Also she is experiencing a tingly , pins and needles feeling from her hands. And unable to have proper grip. Is there any medication which you would recommend?
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What medicine she is on , please mention.
She needs treatment
Do cbc ,crp,sgpt , creatinine and see a Rheumatologist
Next Steps
see a Rheumatologist or can consult me to guide you.
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avoid hot fomentation
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You need to elaborate your issue on, 1. Any neck pain/ stiffness 2. Diabetes
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Consult for physical examination.
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2pillow elevation to leg when sleeping. Do not use pillow at head, small roll at neck.
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However
I would like to examine & investigate your mother in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Use no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part-
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel Dr NC Gupta Yoga Simplified).
YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY8RpRrv05g&t=9s, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAYhFcmo0Mw&t=52s
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of 6 medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish your mother quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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