swollen first finger and wrist pain
suffers from psoriasis
psoriatic arthritis
pregnant and breastfeeding women should take a daily supplement of
vit d
Folic acid 400mcg is recommended for
women trying to conceive through to 12 weeks gestation.
bilateral shoulder and hip pain
worse in the mornings
She has been feeling fatigued with this pain
Bloods show an ESR of 50 mm/hr.
Dx?
Tx?-
polymyalgia rheumatica
pred
drug causes GOUT?
diuretics: thiazides, furosemide
ciclosporin
alcohol
cytotoxic agents
pyrazinamide
aspirin:
bone protection for PMR?
Start oral alendronate + ensure calcium and vitamin D replete