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Q: What does it mean when you have swollen armpits and joint pain?
I have swollen lymph nodes and joint pain. My throat hurts and I have a headach. I went to the pediatricians a couple of days ago and he prescirbed me an antibiotic. It’s not working. I’ve stayed home from school for the last couple of days. What do I have and what can I do to treat it?

A: Return to the doctor. If the antibiotic is not helping, you need further workup. It could be extremely serious.

Q: Can the herxheimer reaction cause bad joint pain?
I took somewhat high doses of colloidal silver (a few tablespoons) for several days. I had some weird reactions (too gross to say) and I got bad joint pain in my legs/feet and arms/hands. The joint pain sort of moves around from day to day and has been there for 4 days. I also have IBD. Could the joint pain be the herxheimer reaction? I have only had it one other time and that’s also when I took colloidal silver for several days.

A: it could be this healing crisis but hard to say for sure..I do know joint and muscle pain is a common herxheimer reaction.

I know because I recently made a big diet change going form a whole food animal and plant based diet to becoming a vegan pretty much overnight due to trying to reverse diabetes and going 50-85% raw food and I broke out in intensely itchy hives which I never had before.

It lasted 3 days then wait away a few days and then returned for another day, so far gone for 3 days. My research showed this was a healing crisis reaction others got and I saw one women who went 100% raw say she had the itchy hives for 6 months.

In the course of that research I saw the aching joints was common. I also broke out in got around the same time and had not had an attack for 8 months but I did find a can of sardines at the back of my cupboard I missed and ate it and I think some canned fish can cause gout.

I suggest taking hot and cold showers for the pain and using tigar balm, as#kiss creme or a capsicum cream and taking a wait and see stance.

How to do the hot and cold I just posted here

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ar3yz74tvXD0PUcGX10BXznty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20091020174951AANtoQu&show=7#profile-info-hLyQGas4aa

Healing crisises are agonizing sometimes but followed by better health.

I took dose like that before and don’t recall any reaction

Q: What can I do to reduce joint pain?
I am 25 and have very sore joints, particularly in my shoulders. I have been tested for everything my doctor could think of (including arthritis and allergies) and everything came back negative. I take cod liver oil and a multi vitamin every day but still have pain. I have found aerobics has greatly increased the joint movement and I work out about 4 times a week but there is still a great deal of pain. What can I do to reduce the pain, am I doing something wrong?

A: EAT FRESH HEALTHY FOOD.

REGULAR EXERCISE.

–and a happy heart… all pain will reduce if you have all of these…

Q: What is cause of joint pain and tiredness in leg?
I am 29 year old man. I have recently gone through lot of stress of being unemployed. I don’t have weight loss or swollen joint. just facing pain and tiredness in right hand and legs joints. I did HIV and VDRL test which are negative. I want to know what is the problem.

A: follow this method…
when the body is having a disease, the patient should not be given a nutritious food… he should be asked to fast for 7 or 10 day… but he can take unlimited fruits(not sweet) and uncooked vegetables… this is also called semi-fasting method…during semi-fasting, the bodies energies will be conserved to fight and throw out the disease…that is why , patients are asked to stop so many negative foods …all high nutritious foods are negative foods for sick people…

sages consider water and uncooked vegetables as gods…by taking daily ,2 or three coldwater headbaths, you will be incresing your disease… yes, you are correct… by increasing or aggravating the disease, we can throw out the disease…
a person requires so much culture and intelligence, to understand the basic principles of holistic healing … this is part of yoga and spirituality…this is great indian science…
i am telling you about indian thinking, which the new generation has forgotten or is ignorant of culture…though this is called hindu thinking , these methods are prevalent in china,egypt japan,and east asia…
that is why , i am doing this service to sick people in yahoo and otherwise, to awaken people of their slumber…this is great Hindu method,which does not require any expenditure to cure any type of disease…write me…kumrao99@yahoo.co.in

Q: Side effect taking joint pain pills with other medication?
Hi all, I need some advice…

My mum is 60 and had undergone a heart bypass surgery few years back and still taking medication for that. But now she had a serious knee joint pain. I’m planning to buy her some pills from local pharmacy.

Any advice what to take @ to avoid?

Will there be any side effects combining joint pain pills with other medication?

A: I don’t know what otc types of pills you are planning on buying but any that are otc are not going to have much of an impact to them if any. If your mom is having knee problems, they more often than not come from the tendon of the kneecap having shortened up. It pulls the kneecap up on and into the knee which then binds up and the pain is the next thing she feels. Her kneecap is no longer gliding over the knee with it being bound up like that. Here is how you can help her try to release that tendon in her knee so she can get rid of the pain:
Kneecaps:
Do while sitting on a chair with no front cross braces.
While sitting have your leg resting in a stretched mode. Place both your thumbs, side by side, about 2 inches behind the kneecap and press down into your leg and then redirect the pressure a little towards the kneecap. After 30 seconds, slowly slide your foot back and under your chair as far as it will go, release the pressure but hold your foot there for another 30 seconds.

Q: How long do I wait before asking my doctor about prednisone-related joint pain?
I have been on prednisone for 9 days for an allergic reaction to an antibiotic. I have three more days at the lowest dose (10 mg). Today I have been experiencing increasing joing pain in my hands, wrists, and fingers. I don’t want to overreact — is this normal? Will it get better in a day or two, or do I need to contact my doctor now? Everything I’ve read about joint pain has to do with long-term prednisone usage, not a short course like mine.

A: Any reaction to a medication is worth immediately telling your doctor. He’ll tell you if it’s serious or not. Call first, ask by phone, then go in if necessary.

Q: Can joint pain and stress be linked to one another?
Im 23 yrs old- i have been experiencing sudden joint pain- went to the doctor got lab work done and said everything is perfect! My esr- inflamation in my body is slightly above normal is 20 mine is 22 but not enough to call it arthritis or anything. But i have been really stressed out could that be the cause? I also have allergies to weed pollen and mold- which have been taking a toll- and marital problems with my husband- we are currently seperated! Can stress be the cause?

A: for sure

you can def make yourself sick

just longshot have you checked your house/apt work site for mold?

Q: What kind of doctor should I see for hip joint pain?
For at least a year now, I have been getting this nagging, fatigue, burning feeling from my left hip joint. Sometimes for comfort and temporary relief, I try to stretch it out and pop it. But the pain comes after standing for a long time. I’m not an athelete, but I jog on a treadmill on occassions.

A: Orthopedic doctor or nowadays you can find them listed under sports medicine specialists.

Q: Is it true that putting a lemon will help with joint pain?
I can barely walk because of knee joint pain in my left leg; will putting a lemon on it help?

A: Why would it? Can’t hurt and your leg will smell fresh and lemony………

Q: What can I give my pug for joint pain?
Are there any over the counter medications that I can give my aging pug for arthritis and joint pain? Is it ok to give him Ibuprofen? He weighs almost 40 pounds. Thanks!

A: My American Bulldog has joint pain in his shoulder, he developed it at 6 months and has been on Dasuquin ever since. It is the top of the line joint medicine and really seems to be helping him, your Vet can give it to you. Also, if he is in pain over it tell your vet to give him Rimadyl, this is a pain reliever for dogs as well. My boy does great with both these med’s and I wouldn’t try anything else. Also, Pedigree dog food has NOTHING to do with joint pain!! My dog developed this condition because he grew so fast that the shoulder ligaments didn’t have time to grow fast enough with him- not because of the dog food he ate!!! People are so ignorant sometimes, I swear! I even asked the vet if it was something I did wrong like feed him the wrong food and she said absolutely not, it’s just common in large breed dogs.

Q: Why do I have joint pain, and what is causing it?
I’m only 18 years old, almost 19. I ski raced for 6 years and did a lot of park stuff pretty hard on my knees and recently this past year or so I have been getting what i can only describe as joint pain. It’s a pain in my knee that is not muscular and my doctor said they weren’t growing pains. So do I have arthritis in my knee already?

A: See your health care provider as soon as possible (rheumatologist). That depends on the symptoms. Cold reduces inflammation and swelling and relieves pain better than heat (though alternating between cold and heat provides greater relief for some people). But cold may increase joint stiffness. Heat relaxes muscles and tendons and promotes circulation, so it’s the best choice for boosting the mobility of stiff joints. Finally, heat and cold can each help tame muscle spasms.
Whichever approach you choose, follow these precautions:
Apply heat or cold for only 15 to 20 minutes at a time, letting the skin return to normal temperature before reapplying.
Place a cloth or towel between your skin and the heating or cooling device.
Stop immediately if your skin blisters or turns either dark red or spotty red and white.
Don’t use heat or cold on damaged skin. And don’t use them at all if you suffer from poor circulation, nerve damage, or a condition that may cause either of those problems, such as diabetes, Raynaud’s disease, or vasculitis. Otherwise, acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen as long as you feel significant pain. Listen to the pain message and try not to do anything that aggravates the pain. If you have arthritis, make sure you are taking your medication as directed..
I hope this helps you. And good luck.

Q: Why do I have joint pain and swelling?
I am only 28 years old. I have not had any accidents and have not broken any bones. About 2 months ago we moved from a dry climate to a wet climate. Since we moved, I have started to have joint pain in my wrists, fingers, knees and toes and swelling. What can be causing it?

A: See your health care provider as soon as possible (rheumatologist). Most so-called arthritis is not arthritis at all! Misunderstanding comes about because doctors and patients use the term differently. The “arth” part of the word means “joint”–not muscle, tendon, ligament, or bone. The “itis” means “inflamed.” Thus, true arthritis means joints that are red, warm, swollen, and painful to move.

There are over 100 types of arthritis. These are the four most common:

Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Gout
Ankylosing spondylitis

Aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Nuprin, etc.), and naproxen (Aleve, etc.) can reduce the pain and swelling in the joints. The usual dosage for each is two tablets every four to six hours.
I hope this helps you. And good luck.

Q: Can a calcium deficiency cause joint pain?
I’m only 20 years old, and I have frequent joint pain, mostly my knees and hips, and I very rarely drink milk or eat dairy, and I was wondering if this lack of calcium could be the reason my knees hurt. . .

A: A calcium deficiency could cause joint pain, I would think you need calcium for healthy bones so I would try a supplement if I were you and I would also see a dr for the pain. They know all this stuff…went to school for years.

Q: What is the treatment for pelbic joint pain?
I have pelbic joint pain for the last two months. what treatment should be done?

A: I’m sorry, where is the pelbic joint? I really don’t know.

Q: I have been exercising for a week now and am suffering stiffness and joint pain, what can I do?
I have been exercising at the gym for a week now and everyday I have joint pain and general body pain. I have had to take Liquid Advil but don’t want to make it a habit. Is there something I can add to my diet, certain foods, etc that will help me work my way out of the pain?

A: Do you take any supplements? You may be feeling stiffness and joint pain because of strain or maybe even arthritis? Many people don’t know they have arthritis, but joint pain and stiffness are signs of this.

I’d say try an ALL natural supplement (make sure there are no hidden ingredients). I take FlexNow; it made a drastic change in my neck, shoulder and back pain (now on my 3rd week). I also started working out (rollerblading, running & weights). It’s all natural, one ingredient (nothing hidden) and worked for me. Glucosamine may work synergistically w/FlexNow which means that by taking FlexNow, glucosamine may actually work better.

I’d have to agree with a lot of people who are asking if exercise is being done the right way. If you just started, you may want to ease into doing a full load of strenuous exercise. Also, make sure to stay fully hydrated; I recently read that drinking 8 ounces of water along with a light snack before you take a morning run helps stave off dehydration.

Stretching is also important after exercising. This definitely helps with making worked out muscles feel better.

Whatever you choose to do, make sure you do research on supplements, exercise, and joint pain. This will help you determine what’s best for you. Good luck & keep up the healthy lifestyle!

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