Question 1

are persistent head aches and painful joints signs of corona  virus.

Accepted Answer

COVID concerns.: Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher if you have at least 2 of these symptoms:  temp of at least 99.6, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell.

Question 2

should someone with a compromised immune system due to rheumatoid arthritis get the flu vaccine, especially during the covid-19 crisis? also, does the flu vaccine in south africa use live or dead viruses?

Accepted Answer

If available: Yes worth getting the influenza injection especially if immuno-compromised.

Question 3

can neck arthritis cause s sudden episode of being off balance, had to hold on to things to walk for 30 seconds, everything looked tilted.

Accepted Answer

Arthritis in neck: Yes, neck arthritis can cause balance problems among other things.  Please see your doctor and ask your about physical therapy as an option for treatment.  Peace and good health.

Question 4

what is underlying cause of arthritis?

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Arthritis: Cause is multifactorial: approximately 70% genetic and 30% environmental, including trauma and infection.

Question 5

i want to address the cause of arthritis?

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We don't know...: Arthritis is a very difficult disease to cure.  There are different types - from trauma, general osteoarthritis, and also arthritis from rheumatoid type issues.  If there is complete cartilage loss, the only true cure is to replace the joint.  Things to do besides surgery are to eat a healthy diet and get into a non-impace exercise program (walking, swimming, etc).  Set realistic goals.

Question 6

what causes roaming versus regular arthritis?

Accepted Answer

RA  plus others: Migratory arthritis is not uncommon in early RA prior to the onset of chronic disease. Gout under the right circumstances can be migratory moving from joint to joint. Certain infectious forms of arthritis may be migratory, such as gonorrhea, and viral disease such as parvovirus b19.  Psoriatic arthritis can be migratory in the chronic since involving different joints at different times.

Question 7

can arthritis cause tremors?

Accepted Answer

No: Arthritis does not cause tremors.

Question 8

what may cause gouty arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Several: Gout is caused by a problem of purine( a type of protein) metabolism. We all produce purine but it is the build up of it in the body that may cause a gouty attack. For certain people  they may produce too much of it and or they may not get rid of it fast enough so it build up in the body usually around the joints( big toe). Poor kidney function, eating too much fish/meat and drinking are factors.

Question 9

what can cause arthritis in the neck?

Accepted Answer

Trauma, mileage: Cervical spondylosis, or neck arthritis can be of several types. The most common is degenerative, the result of accrued 'mileage' on the neck joints. This can arise from repetitive motion or joint stresses from poor posture.  A neck or head injury, or "whiplash" can accelerate the degenrative changes & cause premature arthritis in the neck.  Other causes include rheumatoid, ankylosing spondylitis.

Question 10

could arthritis cause redness to skin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the joint inflammation is severe enough, redness of the overlying skin can occur.

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