What is the treatment for tightness in legs and knee, rib cage pain and constipation caused by systemic scleroderma?
Patient: I think I have systemic scleroderma, symptoms are legs feel tight and hard up to below the knee, under the left rib cage feels hard and blocking, digestion is not so good.., queasy stomach, right side feels hard...constipation more than normal, I have systemic raynaulds turn purple head to toe since a toddler. Just found out the pcp has been not documenting my concerns for sometime. Pcp has been writing continue as usual. I need to find a rheumtaogist that will take me with poor documentation from pcp. Doctor: Dear Friend.Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.Tightness cannot be treated as such, but symptomatic relief you can get by applying a lot of moisturizer locally.Also, a good systemic treatment you should take, that would slow the progression of the disease and skin tighteningThis is my personal opinion based on details available here.  If you want to discuss your issues further, you may please ask usStay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney , MD