Dr. Kimberly Liang

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I have been getting pains in my digestive area.it hurts a bit when i eat.i feel a bit gasy when i lay down.i most times get it before eating?

Dr. Kimberly Lianganswered

Internal Medicine 20 years experience

Likely gastritis: Other possibilities include irritable bowel syndrome or peptic ulcer disease, or simply gas (flatulence). Would discuss with your doctor, but may try ... Read More

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A 36-year-old member asked:

Ana positive 1.80 speckled, what does that mean?

Dr. Kimberly Lianganswered

Internal Medicine 20 years experience

Indeterminate: Really depends on what your other symptoms are. That is a weak positive result for ana. Must be interpreted in light of the other clinical features ... Read More

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A 35-year-old member asked:

Causes of wegeners granulomatosis and treatment?

Dr. Kimberly Lianganswered

Internal Medicine 20 years experience

Autoimmune disease: Like all autoimmune diseases, the cause is not really known, but likely a combination of genetic factors and environmental exposures (e.g., infections... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Should i be concerned that i have random sore spots on my body but no bruises?

Dr. Kimberly Lianganswered

Internal Medicine 20 years experience

?Fibromyalgia : Have you been evaluated by a doctor for fibromyalgia? Do you have a lot of fatigue and poor and unrefreshing sleep and widespread pain? If so, fibro... Read More

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A 41-year-old member asked:

Can you take nabumetone and and acetaminophen at the same time?

Dr. Kimberly Lianganswered

Internal Medicine 20 years experience

Yes: Nabumetone is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) while Acetaminophen is tylenol (acetaminophen) (not an nsaid). Ok to take together. Sho... Read More

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A 37-year-old member asked:

Do people that are hlab27 positive also have raised ana?

Dr. Kimberly Lianganswered

Internal Medicine 20 years experience

Not necessarily: Hla b27 is a genetic test that increases the risk of ankylosing spondylitis and related conditions. ANA is a general screening test for autoimmune di... Read More

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A 38-year-old member asked:

Cortisone shot ruptured my disk, what to do?

Dr. Kimberly Lianganswered

Internal Medicine 20 years experience

See Ortho Spine: Would probably go see an Ortho Spine surgeon to see if there are other management strategies, surgical or otherwise, to help with this.

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Know pain and stiffness pos ana elevated esr fatigue family history of ra but dr says it's osteoarthritis does this sound right? go to rheumo anyways?

Dr. Kimberly Lianganswered

Internal Medicine 20 years experience

See Rheum: Given the elevated ESR and positive ANA i would recommend you see rheum. If you are a 28 yo female you are the "right" age where RA and/or lupus etc.... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Anti nuclear antibody test came back high for antinuclear ab what does that mean doctor saussure i don't have lipid but need to see a remoitologist?/?

Dr. Kimberly Lianganswered

Internal Medicine 20 years experience

Yes see Rheum: Agree that seeing a Rheumatologist is most appropriate if you have a positive ANA. Diagnosing lupus or other autoimmune disorders is based not only o... Read More

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A 38-year-old member asked:

What kind of ulcers does people with lupus get?

Dr. Kimberly Lianganswered

Internal Medicine 20 years experience

Depends: Not sure what the question is really asking. Lupus patients may get peptic ulcer disease as side effects from medications (e.g., steroids, nsaids). ... Read More

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A 58-year-old female asked:

Lower back pain numbness and tingling fingers joint pain aching limbs extreme tiredness and fatigue am diabetic g.er.d ckd stage 3?

Dr. Kimberly Lianganswered

Internal Medicine 20 years experience

Diabetic neuropathy: Sounds like may have diabetic neuropathy, which may cause numbness and tingling. Diabetic kidney disease can also cause CKD stage 3. Would try to ke... Read More

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A 30-year-old member asked:

Does rheumatoic arthritis shorten the life span?

Dr. Kimberly Lianganswered

Internal Medicine 20 years experience

Not w/ good therapy: Although epidemiologic studies do suggest a higher risk of death especially from cardiovascular disease in rheumatoid arthritis (ra), with the newer t... Read More

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A 42-year-old member asked:

What type of doctors give cortisone shots?

Dr. Kimberly Lianganswered

Internal Medicine 20 years experience

Depends: If the location of the cortisone shot is into joints, Rheumatologists do this. If in to the back, often Pain Clinic doctors, Interventional Radiologi... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I have had really bad watery diarrhea, nasty burbs, and i feel like i'm starving even thought i ate not to long ago.

Dr. Kimberly Lianganswered

Internal Medicine 20 years experience

Possible gastritis: Sounds like possible gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd) with too much stomach acid production. Or, a possible gastroenteritis (shoul... Read More

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A 51-year-old female asked:

I missed a evening dose if imuran (azathioprine) which i am taking for scleritis. when i woke up eye was red. can that be a result of missing the dose.

Dr. Kimberly Lianganswered

Internal Medicine 20 years experience

Possibly: It might be; try not to miss further doses of imuran (azathioprine). Imuran (azathioprine) is an immunosuppressant med that helps to keep the inflamm... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Is it possible to have lupus and only be on plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) and feel great!? after being on it for 6 months i feel almost normal! (almost) no steroids.

Dr. Kimberly Lianganswered

Internal Medicine 20 years experience

Yes: That is what we love to hear from our newly diagnosed and treated lupus patients! Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) exerts its maximal benefit in 3-6 mo... Read More

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A 53-year-old female asked:

I have ra, am taking leflunomide 20 mg, prednisone 2.5 and plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) 200 mg. i don't have ins. what will happen if i can't afford to continue my meds?

Dr. Kimberly Lianganswered

Internal Medicine 20 years experience

Potential flare: Your rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may flare if you have to stop all your meds. The Arava (leflunomide) and Plaquenil may not leave your system for a cou... Read More

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A 30-year-old member asked:

What is the difference between omega 3 fatty acids and coq10?

Dr. Kimberly Lianganswered

Internal Medicine 20 years experience

Different supplement: Omega 3 fatty acids are a type of "good" fat that is found in fatty fish e.g., salmon, etc. Coenzyme q10 is a supplement that is thought to help with... Read More

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A 46-year-old member asked:

Cortisone shots for wrist tendon pain, what to do?

Dr. Kimberly Lianganswered

Internal Medicine 20 years experience

Unclear on question: Do you mean the cortisone shot didn't work? Or who to go see to get the shot? This might be safest done under ultrasound guidance since cortisone sh... Read More

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