Reflexology Questions

Although there's no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, early treatment and support (including medicine, lifestyle changes, supportive treatments and surgery) can reduce the risk of joint damage and limit the impact of the condition. Your treatment will usually involve care from your gp and several different specialists.

You can follow these measures: one keep a pillow right under the knee while sleeping, next is you can keep ice in the painful area for about 5--10 minutes, if pain still persists you can stretch your body by twisting the waist on both sides how we used to do in the school drill similarly you can try which will help you relax as well will reduce the pain. It looks like you are is important to check that. Anemia always leads to the symptoms of being tired and also having back / leg pain though the...more

We are sorry we don't have knowledge about it but if you want we can give you suggestions about rheumatoid arthritis protocols. 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.
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If you are suffering from burning pain or tingling sensation in hands or feet; sharp shooting pain in legs; numbness in hands or feet, then you might be suffering from neuropathic pain.
What is a neuropathic pain? Neuropathic pain is a special type of pain which occurs when there is damage to nerve fibres, which produces tingling or burning type of pain. It is of two types:
1. Peripheral neuropathic pain: it occurs when there is an injury to peripheral nerve fibres (a-delta or c-fibers) ...more

Hello, thanks for the query.
In a patient with long standing diabetes peripheral neuropathy is quite common. This can happen even with a fairly good control. Because high blood glucose affects peripheral nerve functions. Treatment is to achieve strict glucose control (fbg < 100 mg, pp 150 to 160 mg & hba1c% <6.5%), plus take drugs that are supposed to be helping in improving nerve function and control the symptoms. Drugs can be b12, lipoleic acid, pragabalin and/ or gabapentine and combinati...more

Regards Lybrate user. With the provided information, chances of degenerative osteoarthritis is less likely at young age unless there had been any previous injury. Pain in the hip joint may occur due to multiple reasons. Imbalance of muscle forces or tight muscles may alter the forces acting on the joint affecting their function and mobility. Sometimes pain from low back or the joint between the back bone & pelvis can also refer pain to the hip area. A detailed evaluation is mandatory to know the...more

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Burning feet syndrome, also known as grierson-gopalan syndrome, is a set of symptoms in which the feet often become uncomfortably hot and painful. The burning sensation may become more intense at night, with some relief occurring during the day. Symptoms may range from mild to severe.
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If, these medicines are not stopped, then things are likely to go from bad to worse. Consult a rheumatologist. You may need the help of a rheumatologist as well.

Anisocytosis is happen due to methotrexate side effct.
Use folic acid tablet once in one week.
Counslt to physio for pain relife. Send her medcine name in private chat.
Thnks.

Hi lybrate-user this might be a due to peripheral neuropathy, go for some blood test to examine like diabetes, vitamin b12 test along with ncs and emg test will help you a lot to find out the cause of yours problem. Hope you will recovered soon.
Thank you.