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Caught by chikungunya in the year 2016 July followed homeopathy ,ayurveda allopathy no improvement severe joint pains ,nsaid I too no improvement all test done no prob, now I went to rheumatologist he he me hcqs 300 once at night and one anti depression medicine and gastric medicine I am tired of joint pain and stiffness continuously standing 5 min is difficult for me feel as if someone pulling my joints wat to do pls help.
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Many cases of post viral arthritis need treatment with steroids. Chikungunya can cause joint pain for many months after the initial attack. Low dose steroids can give good relief.
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Hello, for joint pain and stiffness along with medicines you should do physiotherapy exercises it would greatly benefit you.
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