What could be causing the long-term pain in my right wrist, fingers, knee, toes, and shoulder that started two years ago after a right foot wound and a high fever, and has now flared up again for the past three months after previously easing with Combiflam? | Apollo Pharmacy

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What could be causing the long-term pain in my right wrist, fingers, knee, toes, and shoulder that started two years ago after a right foot wound and a high fever, and has now flared up again for the past three months after previously easing with Combiflam?

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What could be causing the long-term pain in my right wrist, fingers, knee, toes, and shoulder that started two years ago after a right foot wound and a high fever, and has now flared up again for the past three months after previously easing with Combiflam?

Asked by Male, 42 · 10 hours ago

Veda Maddala

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10 hours ago

I am so sorry you are dealing with this ongoing pain. The connection between your joint symptoms, the initial foot wound, and the high fever suggests a condition like reactive arthritis, which is joint inflammation triggered by an earlier infection. It could also be another form of inflammatory arthritis. While ibuprofen and paracetamol (the ingredients in Combiflam) helped temporarily, they only mask the symptoms. I highly recommend consulting a rheumatologist or general physician. They can perform specific blood tests and imaging to identify the exact cause and provide a targeted treatment plan to help you find lasting relief and protect your joints.

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What could be causing the long-term pain in my right wrist, fingers, knee, toes, and shoulder that started two years ago after a right foot wound and a high fever, and has now flared up again for the past three months after previously easing with Combiflam?

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