- Male
- 35 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm starting on HCQ 200mg every night for my knee joint pain, and I just wanted to know if there are any serious side effects I should be worried about. Can you tell me what to watch out for with this medication?
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Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Rheumatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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A high ESR value can indicate inflammation in the body. Given your mother's history of mild arthritis and osteoporosis, the high ESR value could be related to these conditions. However, other possible reasons for a high ESR value include infections, certain autoimmune diseases, and some types of cancer. In this case, considering her symptoms and medical history, it would be advisable to consult with a Rheumatologist for further evaluation.
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I'm dealing with this annoying pain in the upper thigh on my left side. It's not super intense, but it's always there and gets on my nerves. There's also some swelling at the top of my thigh compared to the other side, and the pain seems to start there and then moves down to the inner part of my thigh. Ive already done an MRI of my hip and pelvis, and even had my blood tests done everything came back normal except for a vitamin D3 and B12 deficiency. I've been taking vitamin B12 injections and 60k IU of vitamin D3 once a week, but its only been two weeks so far. Im just wondering how long it will take for my vitamin levels to get back to normal. Also, Ive tried physical therapy, but it hasn't really helped with the pain or swelling. Any advice on what I can do next?
Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management
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