Question 1

i've been having severe joint pain, swelling, hives and numbness, what could be the causes?

Accepted Answer

See below: Symptoms and concerns like these mandate a thorough evaluation by your doctor.  Only after such an evaluation, which may include labs and radiographic examinations, can he/she let you know what's going on and how best to help you.

Question 2

common to get carpal and tarsal tunnel in all 4 extremities even if you have very minimal swelling during preg? numbness/joint pain for over 7 wks now

Accepted Answer

No: It would be very unusual so you should be tested for other causes such as hypothyroidism connective tissue disease diabetes etc. See a doctor for a complete diagnostic exam.

Question 3

while i was sitting both my feet we're going numb during this time i was having moderate joint pain what could have caused this?

Accepted Answer

You might of : Compressed the nerve the way you were sitting,

Question 4

does metanx cause any joint pain me right arm is now numb?

Accepted Answer

No: Metanx is a medical food designed to assist diabetic neuropathy, especially small fibre issues. Adverse events include rare headaches and stomach upset.  It does not cause joint pain or numbness.  Continue your metanx and have your doctor exam this current problem.

Question 5

usually just have joint pain.sle.  recently both arms/hands go numb/tingling. muscle pain all over body. severe in arms. possible causes?

Accepted Answer

See your physcian: As this could be related to your sle and it could be progressing to affect peripheral nerves as it sometimes does. This could also lead to raynauds and there will be specific treatments to this as well. Discuss with you physician what acute med options are right for you and to prevent issues with raynauds.

Question 6

does lexpro help with pain? i just switched from prozac to lexapro (escitalopram) and had no idea some antidepressants helped with pain. i have terrible joint pain and numbness. thank you!

Accepted Answer

It can: Depression can magnify pain symptoms and chronic pain can lead to depression.  There are several types of drug categories that are used to help control pain including antidepressants.

Question 7

what could possibly be going on if i have pains shooting up my legs, constantly wake up with headaches,  i really don't sleep, joint  pain, numbness, and severe fatigue.?

Accepted Answer

See below: Unfortunately i cannot really answer this question. There are so many symptoms here that you really should see a doctor and have a good physical examination to determine why you are having so many symptoms.

Question 8

hand & wrist numbness - can joint pain be a symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Hand numbness, more so than wristnumbness, can be a symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome. So can pain in the digits of the hand. Predominately the symptoms are felt in the first three digits of your hand. Electro diagnostic testing may help determine if you have carpal tunnel syndrome or something else.

Question 9

i suffer fatigue, mild fever at times,extreme  dandruff, arm numbness occasionally, spinal joint pain. what could i be suffering from?

Accepted Answer

Impossible to say: These symptoms are likely unrelated but you should have a doctor evaluate them to know the causes.

Question 10

severe joint pain in hands/feet morning stiffness numbness. one finger the joint feels like it is sliding back and forth when bending it. what is it?

Accepted Answer

See your PCP: Severe pain in hands and feet in the morning can indicate an inflammatory condition such as arhritis. The individual finger problem sounds like a tendon issue. The two are not related.  A blood test. by your Primary Care doc may anseer the former, a Hand surgeon should evaluate the latter.

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I've been having severe joint pain, swelling, hives and numbness, what could be the causes?

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Common to get carpal and tarsal tunnel in all 4 extremities even if you have very minimal swelling during preg? numbness/joint pain for over 7 wks now

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While i was sitting both my feet we're going numb during this time i was having moderate joint pain what could have caused this?

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Does metanx cause any joint pain me right arm is now numb?

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Usually just have joint pain.sle. recently both arms/hands go numb/tingling. muscle pain all over body. severe in arms. possible causes?

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Does lexpro help with pain? i just switched from prozac to lexapro (escitalopram) and had no idea some antidepressants helped with pain. i have terrible joint pain and numbness. thank you!

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What could possibly be going on if i have pains shooting up my legs, constantly wake up with headaches, i really don't sleep, joint pain, numbness, and severe fatigue.?

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Hand & wrist numbness - can joint pain be a symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome?

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I suffer fatigue, mild fever at times,extreme dandruff, arm numbness occasionally, spinal joint pain. what could i be suffering from?

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Severe joint pain in hands/feet morning stiffness numbness. one finger the joint feels like it is sliding back and forth when bending it. what is it?

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