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Suggest Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis Since 10 Years.
My wife Age:42 is suffering of Rheumatiod Arthritis since 10years. First symptons after 1.5 years after delivering of first baby. Had been trying various treatments but noting could stop infecting her less. A recent medical investigation on lab reports says her inner organs like liver has not been affected of the pills including pain reliever consumed so far. Further to continue What is your advise in this case? What medicine can she continue with ?
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
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Rheuatoid arthritis is a disease that is autoimmune in nature. It affects mainly synovial joints like the joints of hands, feet, although any joint can be affected by it. Just like various chronic diseases like diabetes ,hypertension and Ischaemic heart disease are not curable but controllable; rheumatoid arthritis is also controllable. With proper medication you can lead an absolutely normal life without any pain or disability.
It is not advisable to stop medication on your own as it only leads to accrual of joint damage and leads to joint deformities. So keep a positive attitude and take regular medication; also exercise regularly.
The usual drug given in rheumatoid arthritis are methotrexate,sulfsalazine and HCQS.
My advice would be visit a rheumatologist/physician for evaluation.
Hope this information suffices.
Take care
Regards
Virtual clinic http://bit.ly/drmchugh
Thanks for posting
Rheuatoid arthritis is a disease that is autoimmune in nature. It affects mainly synovial joints like the joints of hands, feet, although any joint can be affected by it. Just like various chronic diseases like diabetes ,hypertension and Ischaemic heart disease are not curable but controllable; rheumatoid arthritis is also controllable. With proper medication you can lead an absolutely normal life without any pain or disability.
It is not advisable to stop medication on your own as it only leads to accrual of joint damage and leads to joint deformities. So keep a positive attitude and take regular medication; also exercise regularly.
The usual drug given in rheumatoid arthritis are methotrexate,sulfsalazine and HCQS.
My advice would be visit a rheumatologist/physician for evaluation.
Hope this information suffices.
Take care
Regards
Virtual clinic http://bit.ly/drmchugh
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