I’ve had sciatica for a couple of weeks now. I’d like to exercise, but I don’t seem to get any better or worse whether I do or don’t. The pain is worse at night and first thing in the morning. I’ve had X-rays, but they don’t show anything. Can I exercise 4 days a week to keep on my fitness schedule? My back doesn’t hurt at all — it’s just the sciatica.

Can recent vaccinations cause a false positive elevation in an antibody test for rheumatoid arthritis? I recently had a hepatitis and HPV vaccine and two weeks later, my test came back with an elevated level of 36.

What is an ANA blood test?

Is there any benefit in lowering fever by means of bathing, cold packs, etc. Is it even necessary?

I have soreness in the ball of my foot for about one month. It hurts to walk. I also notice that moving my big toe causes pain. What could it be?

I sometimes get muscle cramps so severe that I can't use the stairs. I am into weight lifting, but never work the same muscle groups on back-to-back days. I get plenty of water and potassium. Any ideas what could cause this?

I have type 2 diabetes. My blood sugar runs high in the morning, especially if I am in pain. I have arthritis and neuropathy in my feet and lower legs. Why is my sugar running high in the morning, especially when my pain is worse?

What kinds of exercise do you recommend for a person with fibromyalgia?

I have a hip click. I am only 30 years old. Aren’t I too young to have this? What causes it? Does it go away by itself or is surgery needed?

Is scoliosis arthritis?

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