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Suggest Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis With Ulcerative Colitis
Question: I have had RA for about 25yrs. I'm 71. I am on Rituxan. I am having constipation and diarrhea with mucus.
I have told my general physician and my RA doctor and they say that is somewhat normal with my RA.back
I about forgot I have had numerous surgery with a rod down my back and a strap at the bottom to help.
I could not stand up before the surgery and can not stand up straight at this time.
Thank you for any suggestions
I have told my general physician and my RA doctor and they say that is somewhat normal with my RA.back
I about forgot I have had numerous surgery with a rod down my back and a strap at the bottom to help.
I could not stand up before the surgery and can not stand up straight at this time.
Thank you for any suggestions
Brief Answer:
Rheumatoid arthritis with ulcerative colitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You may be having Rheumatoid arthritis with ulcerative colitis.
Though association is less frequent, but few cases are reported.
Another possibility due to chronic use of toxic [anti cancer drugs] medication which can lead to gastric mucosal damage.
You may need to consult your doctor and rule out ulcerative colitis.
Many of my patients get relief by yoga, pranayama and XXXXXXX XXXXXXX so you can also due that.
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.
Rheumatoid arthritis with ulcerative colitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You may be having Rheumatoid arthritis with ulcerative colitis.
Though association is less frequent, but few cases are reported.
Another possibility due to chronic use of toxic [anti cancer drugs] medication which can lead to gastric mucosal damage.
You may need to consult your doctor and rule out ulcerative colitis.
Many of my patients get relief by yoga, pranayama and XXXXXXX XXXXXXX so you can also due that.
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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