Patient's question:
After giving birth, I caught a cold. My knees and shoulders are sensitive to wind and cold. Two lab tests showed high ASO levels (200, normal value below 200), with other results being normal. What kind of help would you like: Is high ASO always a sign of rheumatism?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, after giving birth to your baby, you developed knee and shoulder discomfort due to catching a cold. Your anti-O titer is 200. In your case, it cannot be definitively said that it is a rheumatic disease. The anti-O titer you tested is only slightly elevated. I don't know if you have checked your erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). Since you have just given birth and need to breastfeed, it is best to minimize medication treatment. Physical therapy is the preferred approach. For example, cold compresses, electrotherapy, and acupuncture.