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What Can I Do When Creams Prescribed For Rheumatoid Arthritis Don't Help?

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Posted on Mon, 16 Oct 2023
Question: I am XXXXXXX XXXXXXX 60 years old and I have R. A. Around my neck, Chen, lips have turned black, have seemed specialist, given creams to use and nothing has happened, can you help?
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Treatment with DMARDs should help

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Rheumatoid arthritis is not something that can be cured completely. However, the symptoms can be reduced with treatment. A class of medications called anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) can be effective in your case. Other than that Nonsteroidal anti-Inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), immunosuppressive drugs and steroids might be needed. The exact regimen needs to be customized after careful evaluation.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
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What Can I Do When Creams Prescribed For Rheumatoid Arthritis Don't Help?

Brief Answer: Treatment with DMARDs should help Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Rheumatoid arthritis is not something that can be cured completely. However, the symptoms can be reduced with treatment. A class of medications called anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) can be effective in your case. Other than that Nonsteroidal anti-Inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), immunosuppressive drugs and steroids might be needed. The exact regimen needs to be customized after careful evaluation. Let me know if I could help further. Regards