Rheumatology

I am a 38-year-old male. My mother (74 years) was diagnosed with myositis dermatitis 3 years ago, and my sister (36 years) was diagnosed with Takayasu arteritis 8 years ago. Given this family history of autoimmune conditions, should I consider undergoing preventive screening for autoimmune diseases? Right now i have no symptoms but L4-L5 herinared disc issue(May be not related to that). Are there specific tests or markers I should check in advance to either detect early signs or reduce the risk/intensity of such conditions in the future? Looking forward to expert advice. Thank you.

My uncle having arthritis. Got him tested. Can anybody help with the report. The report is attached herewithin!

My wife has chronic muscle pain since so many years now. Even after trying too many medicines, exercises and routine change, the pain doesn't go at all and she is struggling almost daily basis. Can someone please guide me better on this.

Hi, I am sharing my ana blood tear here and i took this for pain in hands and legs for few years coming on and off. Can you please check and let me know the issues. Previously 6 months back i took crp, ra factor and those were normal.

Esr comes 15mm/hr C reactive protein 4mg/l Haemoglobin 11g/dl Having shoulder back pain too Any preferable medicine?

I have constant back pain and neck stiffness. Also feels compression while breathing. Last year in the month I consulted an Orthopedic surgeon. He examined me and did some X-rays and blood samples. One thing he was doubting was Ankylosing Spondylitis, so he did HLA B27, which came back negative. However ESR was high approx 34 with elevated high Uric acid. X-ray imaging showed Lumbar Spondylosis and Cervical Spondylosis. One thing more importantly I complained of to him was the pinching sensation in my left leg. He advised me to wear a lumbar belt which I wear regularly and get relief from pain. After 3 months under his advice and given exercises I again visited him.

Hlo doc m having angina like symptoms on exertion from last 3 years but cardiac workups r negative.. now doc referring me to rheumatologist.. cud it b cervical angina?? Pain comes on climbing stairs or walking fast from upper back to chest there s also neck stiffness pain , nd sometimes headache neck pain arm pain

Hello Doctor, I’m a 25-year-old male and recently completed a 7-day crash diet that was very low in calories and almost no carbs. Today, my blood test showed a high uric acid level of 8.7 mg/dL (normal <7.0). My kidney function is normal, and I have no major symptoms except for occasional mild finger pain. I’m concerned if this spike in uric acid could be due to the crash diet and dehydration. Is this condition likely temporary and reversible with lifestyle changes? What steps should I take now to bring my uric acid back to normal and avoid complications? Thank you for your advice.

Hi I am suffering from lupus nephritis and I am travelling to ladakh can i take diamox to to prevent altitude sickness and I am at a point where I am almost healed and on least dosage of medicines

Can solumedrol 125 mg be taken if once a week for 4 weeks if on adalimumab 40 twice a month?it is recommended by a doctor.