Osteoarthritis upper limbs

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Avatar m tn My mother has osteoarthritis. Whenever she takes calcium tablets prescribed by the physician, she develop dark spots in both the lower limbs, with itching. When she discontinues the medicine, the dark spots subside. What can be the possible reasons behind the dark spots on the skin of both the lower legs, and also what alternative medicine can she take ?
Avatar f tn I also took Darvocet and there is nothing else for my pain except the real strong stuff and I am trying to hold off as long as I can before I would take those, I have osteoarthritis in my joints, I need a hip replacement and I have osteoarthritis in my back also, I dont know what to take for pain.
513154 tn?1340225289 I have a question about Osteoarthritis and the pain that comes with it. Last November I had 5, 6, and 7 upper vertebra fused together and feel so much better in that way BUT i can't take anti inflammatory medications for my Osteoarthritis, Tylenol doesn't even help a bit and non of the arthritis over the counter meds help either. My question is... is there a non narcotic pain medication that I can take every day? I am 45 years old and very healthy besides my arthritis. thank you!
Avatar f tn I have pain in both my upper arms. I suffer from osteoarthritis and wondered if it is connected, I know it is in my spine. The pain is enough to disrupt my sleeping, and I sometimes find it difficult to pick up or hold a book to read because it's so painful. I have to sleep on my side and I'm not sure if it's connected to that. I have tried putting heat on and it doesn't seem to make any difference.
216175 tn?1226095585 I think you can ask for EMG of the upper limbs at least. The bulging C3 disc should not be ignored. The neurologist should do a thorough clinical neurological examination. Please mention your loss of curvature of the cervical spine. In the blood work, I think you can get the sedimentation rate repeated. Other tests are not necessary. Further if the neurologist wishes, you can think of any more tests. Did you have any visual problems / symptoms at the beginning?
1597714 tn?1299828089 My dad has health problems and he's really private about it and I found a paper that the doctor wrote that said "patient has increased reflexes throughout and increased tone in lower limbs". I know he has a test coming up, but not sure what exactly this diagnosis means?? anyone know if it's serious or not?
1369383 tn?1299023561 This is referred to as cervicobrachial syndrome. The radiating pain in the upper limbs may be acute and sharp shooting in nature (which is an indication of involvement of the dorsal root ganglion) or it may be dull aching in nature (which is a sign of involvement of nerve root). Sometimes the pain is diffused in the upper parts of the body, spread out in the shoulder and upper arm region, which makes it difficult for the patient to pin point the painful areas and its source.
Avatar n tn t bother me when i am sitting or laying down, but walking is excruciating and it radiates to the back of the thigh and the outside of the upper calf... what can this be? I am in pretty good physical condition, sixty seven years old and was exercising on a regular basis before surgery....
Avatar f tn With stimulation of the left median nerve, the response over the cervical spine was not well formed, but an N20 potential was present over the scalp which had a normal latency of 19 ms. (WHAT DOES THIS MEAN) With stimulation of the right median nerve, an N20 response could not be clearly identified over the scalp. IMPRESSION: abnormal findings bilaterally. The Lower limbs says: With stimulation of either nerve (both sides), a popliteal fossa potential was present (HUH?
Avatar n tn Your nerves for the upper limbs and lower limbs come from the spine. Even if you have any defect at the level of cervical spine you have this pain in the arm. The radial nerve, ulnar nerve and median nerve come from a plexus of nerves called the Brachial plexus which is responsible for the nervous supply of your upper limb. Go for assessing your case near a neurologist with the MRI reports so you would get the best advice and care. Take care!
Avatar n tn I currently have restricted range of motion in my left and right upper arms. This has been a slowly worsening condition that has been progressing for perhaps 6-10 months. Please note that when I first noticed a diminished range of motion it was so minor with no pain that I didn’t even know at the time that something was wrong and figured it was just a result of losing flexibility as I aged.
Avatar n tn Other symptoms include needle-like tingling of the skin, nerve pain, muscle aches and spasms, weakness in the limbs, functional bowel disturbances, and chronic sleep disturbances. Although fibromyalgia usually presents with chronic widespread pain, pain may also be localized in areas such as the shoulders, neck, low back, hips, or other areas. The cause of fibromyalgia is often hereditary or due to a physical or emotional trauma or due to lingering infection in the body such as due to mono.
Avatar n tn It could be osteoarthritis or carpel tunnel syndrome. See your Dr to find out for sure.
408795 tn?1324935675 I have extensive Osteoarthritis in my upper back and neck from an accident I was in over 20yrs ago. I had an accident and I broke my right leg and my left arm. As a result my right leg is slightly bowed and therefore around a half inch shorter than my left leg. As a result it has affected my back and neck. Lately my legs have been swelling and itching, mostly the left. I certainly feel it's all related to my right leg injury.
Avatar f tn With her present condition and history of asthma, thyroid issues as well as osteoarthritis, benefits of taking the injection may outweigh the risks. Erythropoietin is usually indicated for treatment of anemia due to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in patients on dialysis and not on dialysis. Possible side effects include hypertension, arthralgia, muscle spasm, dizziness, and even upper respiratory tract infection. It is best that you talk to her doctor for proper management.
Avatar m tn I have osteoarthritis in my neck moderate and mild in lower back. Can and adjusment help? will they even do an adjustment me? i seem to be losing sensativity in my legs but dont know if iy du to oa in back nad neck.any help would be great. thank you.
Avatar n tn I am afraid that I have developed osteoarthritis in my hands, esp. in the thumb joint. I experience pain up to 5 on 1/10 scale, but not swelling. After I ride my bike my hands hurt for several days, maybe the handlebar is too big around. The symptoms developed shortly after I broke my wrist (Collies fracture) two years ago. I realize that if I have this problem it isn't going away. How do I keep the damage to a miminim? I use Ibuprofen for pain with fair results.
529224 tn?1400648219 I have osteoarthritis in my wrists and fingers after a accident at work . now 2 yrs later im having trouble dealing with the pain , I have no insurance because I have a job im about to lose . I get cortisone shots but they do not help , I take naproxen , loratab etc..... im applying for medicate but will be denied because of my job .
Avatar f tn I have Osteoarthritis and it is getting worse. I taken Celebrex, Norco, Tramadol and Vicopren. None of these are working. I don't have insurance and go to a public health clinic. They don't seem to know what to do. Could you please advise me on what I can take that will help with the chronic pain and will be inexpensive.