examples from recent exams:
-RA on methotrexate presented with SOB.
-RA back from long journey presented with swallon calf.
-RA C/O gritty eyes.
aproach:
quick enquiry about the RA, how long, how active , current Rx, regular F/U.
now assess the presenting problem.
what is the link with RA?
SOB (pul fibrosis, pnuemonitis as s/e of MTX)
swallon calf (repture backer's cyst)
gritty eyes (Sogren's syndrome)
review medication and PMHx
quickly assess RA, ? active ?sinovitis
examine the system of the complain (chest, calf, eyes)
explore what the patient main concern and reasure
epxplain what investigation and wahy.
hopefully you will be done by 6 min and able to present to the examiner.
any other thoughts?
i have a case of RA with c/o weak hands=carpal tunel syndrome.
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ReplyDeleteTraditionally, treatment of AS has been directed to relieving pain and stiffness in an attempt to preserve mobility and maintain function. Regular physiotherapy and the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs) form the mainstay of treatment.
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A definite diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis requires the radiological criterion and at least one clinical criterion.
Radiological criterion: Sacroiliitis at least grade 2 bilaterally or grade 3 or 4 unilaterally.
Clinical criteria:
1-Low back pain and stiffness for more than 3 months that improves with exercise but is not relieved by rest.
2-Limitation of motion of the lumbar spine in both the sagittal and the frontal plane.
Limitation of chest expansion relative to normal values correlated for age and sex.
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