I've been having these symptoms for about 7 months now, like this weird internal fever where I feel hot inside, but it doesn't show up on a thermometer. I also get frequent headaches and this annoying pain in my joints, especially in my hands and legs. It's gotten to the point where I'm just not motivated to do anything. What do you think might be going on with me?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

General Practitioner

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2+ Yrs

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There must be arthritis visit Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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I'm really worried about my mom's health after her recent full body checkup. Her alkaline phosphatase level came back as 142, and her ESR is 47. What could be causing these results?

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I've been cracking my fingers in an unusual way, like sideways, which puts a lot of pressure on my joints. It's become a bad habit over the years. Now, the joints have grown, but theres no pain or tightnessjust feels a bit odd, though it seems normal to me. The thing is, it doesnt look normal; there's growth around the joints, especially the IP joints. When I touch them, it feels like theres extra tissue, and I can move it without any pain. Im curious about what this could be. Any ideas what's going on with my fingers?

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My mom has ortho arthritis and the doctor mentioned injections as an alternative to knee replacement. Are these injections actually effective and do they come with any side effects? I'm worried about how safe they are for her.

Injections like corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid (HA) injections can be effective alternatives to knee replacement for some individuals with osteoarthritis, providing temporary pain relief and potentially delaying the need for surgery. However, they may not be a long-term solution, and side effects can occur, particularly with repeated injections.

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