- female
- 30 Years
- 29/01/2025
My wrist bones are really thin, and it's starting to worry me. Is there any medicine I could take to make them thicker, or any method that could help? Id really appreciate some advice on this.
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Thin wrist bones can be a concern; while there's no specific medicine to "thicken" bones, you can focus on maintaining strong bone density through a balanced diet rich in calcium (dairy, leafy greens) and vitamin D (sunlight, supplements), regular exercise (weight-bearing, resistance training), and adequate hydratio
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Consult a Rheumatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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I'm a bit worried because my mom got prescribed Sompraz 40 for her Rheumatic Arthritis side effects, but the pharmacy gave us Sompraz D 40 instead. Do you think it's okay to use this one or should I try to get it exchanged for the original prescription? Just want to make sure she's taking the right medication.
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I'm just wondering if it's okay for me to crush my 50mg Tramadol and mix it with some applesauce. I have rheumatoid arthritis and use Tramadol sometimes for pain relief. Is this safe?
no need to worry follow your doctors advice
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