Question 1

My husband has been struggling with swelling and a burning sensation in his wrist for the last couple of weeks. His recent blood work showed a high CRP of 7.12 mgL and an ESR of 11 mgL. Plus, he's got a very low vitamin D level, sitting at 9.23. I'm worried about what might be causing the high CRP, especially since I've noticed his skin turning red near the painful area. The doctor recommended he take Calcirol, CoQ10, and Shelcal HD 12. Could these actually help in reducing his CRP levels?

Accepted Answer

A small, hard, and painless lump under the skin can be concerning.

_Possible causes:_

1. _Ganglion cyst_: A common, benign lump that can develop under the skin, often near joints.
2. _Lipoma_: A harmless, fatty lump that can grow under the skin.
3. _Calcification_: A small deposit of calcium that can form under the skin.
4. _Benign tumor_: A non-cancerous growth that can develop under the skin.

_What to do:_

1. _Consult a doctor_: Schedule an appointment with a primary care physician or a dermatologist.
2. _Examination and diagnosis_: A doctor will examine the lump and may order imaging tests (e.g., ultrasound or X-ray) to determine the cause.
3. _Treatment options_: Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may involve monitoring, removal, or other interventions.

_When to seek immediate attention:_

1. _Rapid growth_: If the lump grows rapidly or changes in size.
2. _Pain or tenderness_: If the lump becomes painful or tender.
3. _Redness or swelling_: If the surrounding skin becomes red, swollen, or inflamed.

Question 2

I'm taking HCQS tablets in the morning and at night for synovitis treatment, but I recently noticed during a routine blood test that my iron levels are low. Is there a particular iron supplement I can take alongside HCQS without worrying about any interactions?

Accepted Answer

You can consider taking ferrous sulfate or ferrous fumarate iron supplements, which are generally well-tolerated and less likely to interact with HCQS

Question 3

I'm a bit worried because my ESR is reading at 21mm, and I know the maximum normal value is supposed to be under 14mm. Is this something I should be concerned about? Could you help me understand what this means for my health?

Accepted Answer

under 14 mm is normal.

I'm a bit concerned because my CRP levels are high, even though my cholesterol and blood pressure are normal. I'm not sure which doctor or specialist I should be reaching out to about this. Could you guide me?

You can consult a specialist physician.

More Rheumatology Health Queries

I'm taking HCQS tablets in the morning and at night for synovitis treatment, but I recently noticed during a routine blood test that my iron levels are low. Is there a particular iron supplement I can take alongside HCQS without worrying about any interactions?

I'm a bit worried because my ESR is reading at 21mm, and I know the maximum normal value is supposed to be under 14mm. Is this something I should be concerned about? Could you help me understand what this means for my health?

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