I'm really worried about this ongoing chest pain and difficulty breathing thats been happening for 5 months, and now theres talk about a potential autoimmune disease. It seems to have been confirmed by both my GP and a Pulmonologist, and theyre suggesting seeing a rheumatologist next. The latest episode was really tough, lasted 12 days with fevers around 100.9 to 102, night sweats, and I've lost about 15 pounds. I'm just trying to understand what might be going on and what to expect moving forward. Any insights?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

MBBS
4+ Yrs

Consult Now

do antibody test then proceed to consult for rheumatologist

Dr. Shubham Suggests...

Consult a Rheumatologist

Find a Rheumatologist

Answered 04/07/2025

More Rheumatology Health Queries

View all

I'm having trouble with ankle pain, especially in my left foot, and it seems worse in the mornings. When I wake up, my ankle really hurts, and it gets painful again after resting. Could you tell me what might be causing this and what I should do?

Ankle pain in yr foot may be due to plantarfaciatis,or arch or may be due to flat foot.If u can get X ray of yr lt foot , there may be a calcaneum spur,For relief u can do hot n cold fomentation of yr foot, n put some padding in yr foot wear to increase the arch of yr foot.if nothing works then u need to consult ortho surgeon.

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

I'm currently getting treatment with intacept injections, four shots a month for the past three months. I'm just wondering about the safety of these injections and if they offer a long-term solution since the cost is pretty high. Can you shed some light on this?

yes itssafeto take injection take advice from consultant before stop The injection

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

I'm feeling pretty anxious right now. My ESR level came back at 63, and I'm not sure what that means. I had a fever when they did the test. Can you help me understand why my ESR might be high?

A high erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is usually a sign of inflammation in the body, which can be caused by infection repeat when you become fine

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Health Articles for you

View all

Arthritis

Guide to Save Yourself Arthritis

Learn practical strategies for arthritis prevention and management, focusing on key areas like diet, exercise, weight management, and joint protection to reduce pain and preserve mobility.

Arthritis

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Parent's Guide to Symptoms & Care

Discover the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) in children. A practical guide for parents to support and care for their child.

Arthritis

Guide to Exercising Benefits For Arthritis

Discover how safe and effective exercises can significantly reduce arthritis pain, improve joint mobility, and boost your overall well-being. Get started with our expert guide.

Arthritis

Septic Arthritis: Recognising the Signs and Getting a Diagnosis

Know about septic arthritis, what it is, the signs, symptoms, risks, causes, diagnostic journey and more.

Takayasus arteritis

Takayasu's Arteritis

Learn all the details of Takayasu’s arteritis, its symptoms, and how this disorder can be treated using the right medication with this comprehensive guide.

Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.