Dr. James W. Ehlich, Jr. MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
5255 E Stop 11 Rd Indianapolis IN, 46237Rating
4/5
About
Dr. James Ehlich, Jr. is a rheumatologist practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Ehlich, Jr. specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Ehlich, Jr. treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Saint Louis University School of Medicine MD 1983
Provider Details
Dr. James W. Ehlich, Jr. MD's Expert Contributions
Are there steroid medicines to treat rheumatic pain?
Yes, most commonly use prednisone READ MORE
I had a pain in my calf muscles last night. Could it be rheumatic pain?
Unlikely READ MORE
Can excess weight trigger rheumatic pain in people?
This increased pain could be coming from several sources. Mechanical changes with weight can occur, like gait. Insulin resistance with weight can cause tendon irritation. Inflammation from weight gain can trigger autoimmune response if you are genetically susceptible.. READ MORE
Will my rheumatic disease also weaken my lung muscles?
No READ MORE
What is the treatement process for Lyme disease?
Usually 2 weeks of doxycycline READ MORE
Withdrawal symptoms for pregabalin
The risk would be low. I would recommend 75 mg per day for one week then stop READ MORE
Carpal tunnel and arthritis?
symptoms sound more like osteoarthritis of the thumb and not carpal tunnel syndrome READ MORE
What does these mri pictures show
I do not see any evidence of inflammation in your sacroiliac joints READ MORE
Gout
no. flares are common in the first 6-12 months as the doctor slowly increases the dose of allopurinol to get and keep your uric acid at or below 6 READ MORE
Kappa light chains elevated
I believe these free light chains are secondary to your possible CTD. Your elevated IgG4 is likely part of your CTD READ MORE
Fibromyalgia rheumatica
have your doctor slowly wean off the prednisone and if that is tolerable, then 6 months later start a slow taper of methotrexate. PMR usually last about 2-3 years but 20% or more have chronic or relapsing disease. If you try and fail, you can always restart medications. No bridges burned READ MORE
My immunoglobulin G subclass 4 level was high at 148 - what does this mean?
You may have IG4 related disease. Look up on internet. It does respond well to steroids and Rituxan READ MORE
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Lupus
- Pain
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Franciscan Physician Network
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