A 39-year-old member asked:
if you have arthritis in your thumb, is it a good idea to exercise your thumb?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Andras Perlanswered
Internal Medicine 42 years experience
May be: Such arthritis needs to be evaluated by a rheumatologist.
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Dr. Jeffrey Wintanswered
Hand Surgery 35 years experience
Arthrtitis: Exercise for arthritis is designed to keep the joint moving, but not to put toomuch stress on the joint. Stregtheningthe muscles around a joitn without joint irritation also will help stabilize the joint and reduce joint force especially in extrems of motion.
So yes but not too much that it hurts.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
What medications should I take for juvenile arthritis?
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Dr. Geoffrey Tysonanswered
Pain Management 39 years experience
Arthritis medication: There are a number of different classes of medication that might be effective. I would suggest seeing a rheumatologist experienced in seeing pediatric patients for their recommendations.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
What could cause joint inflammation/redness without pain?
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Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 55 years experience
Arthritis : Arthritis would be my first choice. It is inflammation but not always pain. But you can have swelling, and redness without pain. Caution just because it is redness and swelling doesn't mean it is arthritis. This could be seen in allergic reaction, soft tissue inflammation or cellulitis to name a few.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Can I exercise and lift weights if I am breastfeeding?
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Dr. Jennifer Frankanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: Breastfeeding shouldn't inhibit you from exercising or lifting weights.
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Tampa, FL
A 26-year-old female asked:
Why does my hands up to my elbow keep going numb and tingly. Also it seems to happen more when i'm driving and sleeping it wakes me up numerous times.?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Shahid Rafiqueanswered
Internal Medicine 44 years experience
Pinched nerve: Pinched nerve at the wrist (carpal tunnel syndrome) is a common cause for such symptoms. However other causes of peripheral neuropathy should be considered and ruled out by history, physical exam and some blood tests. Diabetes, thyroid disease and some medications are common causes. I suggest you discuss with your pcp.
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Alexandria, VA
A 40-year-old female asked:
Why am I sometimes extremely dizzy after exercise? I work out frequently, eat well, drink more than 8x8 glasses of water a day.
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Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 33 years experience
Can be other causes: Dizziness with exercise doesn't just happen with inadequate hydration. If a person is well hydrated, and still gets dizzy, her doctor can evaluate. Sometimes there are circulation problems, such as not enough blood flow to the brain under certain conditions or activities. There can be heart problems, or not enough red blood cells (anemia), etc...
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