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How To Check If Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Under Control
I am suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. Please let me know as to how can I find out whether my disease is under control or whether it is progressing further. Please also tell me when to stop taking medicines for this disease or when to reduce the dose. My email id is YYYY@YYYY . Thanking you in advance
Tue, 7 Aug 2018
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You may check your symptoms are under control or not also you may check with blood tests like RA factor, ESR , CRP, Anti CCP etc. If they may be decreased inflammation and decreased levels of markers. You may continue on DMARDS please follow up with rheumatologist he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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You may check your symptoms are under control or not also you may check with blood tests like RA factor, ESR , CRP, Anti CCP etc. If they may be decreased inflammation and decreased levels of markers. You may continue on DMARDS please follow up with rheumatologist he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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