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Can Duzela Be Taken To Ease RA And Fibromyalgia Symptoms?

my wife ia 70 yrs old & diagnosed as RA patient. she is on methotraxate 15 mg once a week 7 arava 10 mg daily. having disturbedsleep, restless legs at times, muscular pains appearing suddenly, anxity of sorts etc. I feel she may be suffering from fibromyalgia along with RA. Can she try Duela 39 mg once a day along with RS treatment. My son aged 48 has been prescribed Duzela for pais in joints & feel a lot better with Duzela. He has suggeste that his mother too should try it out.
Thu, 8 Jan 2015
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yes I agree with you.
sometimes patients with RA also suffer fibromyalgic symptoms.
drugslike duzela or pregabalin help in this type of problem. it may be tried.
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Can Duzela Be Taken To Ease RA And Fibromyalgia Symptoms?

yes I agree with you. sometimes patients with RA also suffer fibromyalgic symptoms. drugslike duzela or pregabalin help in this type of problem. it may be tried.