Psoriatic Arthritis Questions

Hi it's better to take vit d3, vit mk2-mk7, and mineral complex supplements. Omega 3 fatty acids supplements also will help you.

1.resisted terminal knee extension: make a loop with a piece of elastic tubing by tying a knot in both ends. Close the knot in a door at knee height. Step into the loop with your injured leg so the tubing is around the back of your knee. Lift the other foot off the ground and hold onto a chair for balance, if needed. Bend the knee with tubing about 45 degrees. Slowly straighten your leg, keeping your thigh muscle tight as you do this. Repeat 15 times. Do 2 sets of 15. If you need an easier way t...more

No not possible -- with medicines
knee-replacement needs to be done
only managing pain with pain-killers is not good even.

If there are acute symptoms of RA like pain,swelling in the joints then limit carbohydrates(wheat,bread etc) and eat more of fruits and vegetables.Also take physiotherapy treatment to keep the joints mobile by exercising to maintain the range of motion.Can take heat/cold treatment as advised by the therapists.Also take omega 3 either in the form of supplements or fatty fish.

Give her iron ,calcium and vitamin d, c supplements
do regular exercises and take healthy diet
drink much water
thnks.

If you have leg pain then you have to rule out the casues for having leg pain. First of all check your weight and your haemoglobin levels, as anaemia always leads to the symptoms of being tired and also having leg pain though there are no issues with the knee joint or back pain. Since you met with an accident probably you would've had blood loss and also you must be having mineral or calcium deficiency that is one reason to feel very rigid or stiff in that area. Hot water fermentation that would...more

Yes you have to do bowel preparation before both the investigation. Stay empty stomach for atleast 12 hours. A solution name peglac is use before these investigations to completely empty your bowel.

1. Avoid spicy and sour foods, drinking hot liquids like tea, coffee and avoid oily, spicy food until the ulcers heal.
2. Drink plenty of fluids.
3. Regularly rinse your mouth out with warm, slightly salted water or baking soda.
4. Keep your mouth clean.
5. Apply ice to your canker sores by allowing ice chips to slowly dissolve over the sores
6. Apply toothpaste over the sores to treat them
7. Apply little honey onto the mouth ulcer or mix in a little turmeric to make a p...more

Treatment goals
•to protect the joint from further damages. •provide pin relief.
•prevent deformity and disabilities.
•increase functional capacity.
•improve flexibility and strength.
•encourage regular exercise.
•improve general fitness.
Physiotherapy modalities
- hot/cold applications- electrical stimulation- hydrotherapy and spa therapy
this should be due to the sciatic nerve compression in the right side probably close to your l5 vertebrae. It can also be ...more

Rheumatoi d arthritis
multiple joint pains / early morning painit is called as rheumatic arthritis. Treatment goals
•to protect the joint from further damages. •provide pin relief.
•prevent deformity and disabilities.
•increase functional capacity.
•improve flexibility and strength.
•encourage regular exercise.
•improve general fitness.
Physiotherapy modalities
- hot/cold applications- electrical stimulation- hydrotherapy and spa therapy
this should be due...more