Rheumatic Arthritis Treatment

Health Q&A
Suffering from Vitamin D deficiency

I’ve been taking Vitamin D3 60,000 IU weekly (3 doses completed) as I found my Vit d level 19.8 ng/ml. My symptoms like body ache, muscle pain , anger have partially improved. Should I add Vitamin K2 (MK-7) to this regimen? Is it necessary for calcium utilization and safety, or can Vitamin D alone be continued?

Low Vitamin D

I did my blood test on 26.04.2026. As per my blood report my Vitamin D (total) is 9.16 ng/ml.Kindly suggest me a medicine. In previous year I consumed D rise 60k capsule once a week for 6 weeks for vitamin d level 13.2

Recurrent neck spasm plan?

Hello Doctor, I have frequent neck pain with spasm and stiffness (about 3–4 times a month). I am planning to avoid muscle relaxants and instead manage flare-ups with paracetamol 650 mg, warm compress, and topical gel. I have already done X-ray, MRI, and other tests, which were normal. I also tried physiotherapy, which helped but only for a short period. As per the physiotherapist, the issue is due to forward neck posture and rounded shoulders. Is it safe to continue managing episodes without muscle relaxants, or could that cause any issues? What should be the long-term plan to reduce these recurring episodes? I’ve noticed weight lifting can trigger the pain, but I also want to strengthen my muscles. How can I safely continue exercising without worsening the issue? Should I continue physiotherapy or focus more on posture correction and specific exercises? What warning signs should I watch for? Thank you.

Intermittenr pain on LHS ankle

I get pain on my left hand side ankle mainly in the morning and a little throughout the day.The pain persists for 1-2 months and again comes after a few months for 1-2 months.This is happening for last 1-2 year.

Fracture second opinion.

Fracture in leg.  Attaching  ultrasound and xray report. Suggested a surgery. is it really needed.  thanking in advance.

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Doctors
Dr. Joseph Flood - Rheumatologist
Dr. Joseph Flood Rheumatologist (Associate in Arts, Bachelor Of Science, Doctor of Medicine) 47 years experience Columbus Arthritis Center
Columbus 43215, COLUMBUS
Dr. Catherine  Lee - Internal Medicine
Dr. Catherine Lee Internal Medicine (Fellowship, Residency, Medical School, Internship, Medical degree, DO) 51 years experience Columbus Arthritis Center
Columbus 43215, COLUMBUS
Dr. Kevin Dale Schlessel - Internal Medicine
Dr. Kevin Dale Schlessel Internal Medicine (Residency, Medical School, Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship, Residency in Rheumatology, Intern - Internal Medicine, Medical degree, DO, Fellowship 2, Fellowship in Rheumatology, Residency in Internal Medicine, Class of 1986) 40 years experience Columbus Arthritis Center
Columbus 43215, COLUMBUS
Dr. Chandana Shilpa Kollipara Ravipati - Internal Medicine
Dr. Chandana Shilpa Kollipara Ravipati Internal Medicine (Medical School, Fellowship in Rheumatology, Residency in Internal Medicine, Medical Education) 13 years experience Nationwide Children's Hospital
Canal Winchester, COLUMBUS
Dr. Teresa Marie George - Internal Medicine
Dr. Teresa Marie George Internal Medicine (Residency, Medical School, Residency - ID, Fellowship 2, Class of 1999, Fellowship in Rheumatology, Residency in Internal Medicine) 35 years experience Emergency Medicine Physician
Columbus 43228, COLUMBUS