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Suggest Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis
I have been dealing with the VM for the last 4 years with a Internal medicine Doctor, and also a Rhuematoid Arthritis doctor, for I have AS, which is a crippling disease that my current Arthritis Doctor said, that I have the worse case of Anklosing Spondilities that she has ever seen! My sed rate is currently at 109, and I have a problem with my Protein C level, as I have a 1,89 whatever? Which my primary says if it goesw to 3.0 you will have to have dialysis! So I am being treated for my chronic pain, although I am still in so much pain, as they will not go higher on my meds! If you can direct me to a pain clinic that ill treat a person who lives day to day with a "Bamboo spine" I sure would like to know? Thanks
Thu, 30 Apr 2015
Hello,
I have studied your case with diligence.
Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest function in this disease.
You can do blood test for HLA-B27 to confirm it.
You may need proper exercises and lifestyle modifications.
In ankylosing spondylitis there is progressive stiffness so you need vigorous daily exercises and physiotherapy.
Epidural steroid injection may help if pain persists.
Tab indocap 25mg is good to relive stiffness and pain of ankylosing spondylitis.
You can start sazo 500 consulting your doctor.
Ophthalmic involvement is common in AS ,you may need to use lubricant eye drops to maintain moisture.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
I have studied your case with diligence.
Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest function in this disease.
You can do blood test for HLA-B27 to confirm it.
You may need proper exercises and lifestyle modifications.
In ankylosing spondylitis there is progressive stiffness so you need vigorous daily exercises and physiotherapy.
Epidural steroid injection may help if pain persists.
Tab indocap 25mg is good to relive stiffness and pain of ankylosing spondylitis.
You can start sazo 500 consulting your doctor.
Ophthalmic involvement is common in AS ,you may need to use lubricant eye drops to maintain moisture.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
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