What is the treatment for painful lumps all over my body while suffering from ankylosing spondylitis?
Patient: my husband has ankolising spondylitis diog 2000- crones disease diog 2013, just diagnoses with sciatica last Monday 2014 , on humira for AS, prednisone for latest bout of crones, pain control tramadol, morphine, hydrocodone . He is breaking out in painful lumps all over his body , knee, head, foot , neck upper leg , temp 38.5 , bp 167/91 . bp has been low last few days Doctor: Hi,Thank you for posting your query regarding your husband.It is unfortunate that your husband is suffering from multiple medical problems. He needs to be examined to find out the reason for multiple painful lumps. As he is on steroids, the most likely cause could be infections such as furunculosis.Please meet a dermatologist or an internal medicine specialist for confirmation of diagnosis.There is no need to worry, as it can be well treated with medications.I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.Wishing you good health,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, IndiaClick on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumarMy BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in