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What Causes Whole Body Pain While On Prednisone And Methotrexate?
Question: Our son 46 has RA he is taking PREDNISONE AND METROTAXSATE injectable-he get very sick-vomiting-red and purple spots on his body-right now he is in so much pain his shoulder and arm are unmovable We are 71-75 of age and my husband is on oxcygen-24/7-Jim has lost his health ins due to a divorce-please counsel us on how to help him in his pain
Brief Answer:
You need to give him NSAIDS.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Since he is in so much pain some antiinflammatories like etoricoxib needs to be given to relieve the pain . Plus am worried about the red purple spots that he is getting , it may be vasculitis that he is getting which will require immediate attention . His hemogram , liver function tests and renal functions need to be done before considering any kind of treatment. I will suggest he visits his treating doctor and discuss about those tests. Any other question please ask .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
You need to give him NSAIDS.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Since he is in so much pain some antiinflammatories like etoricoxib needs to be given to relieve the pain . Plus am worried about the red purple spots that he is getting , it may be vasculitis that he is getting which will require immediate attention . His hemogram , liver function tests and renal functions need to be done before considering any kind of treatment. I will suggest he visits his treating doctor and discuss about those tests. Any other question please ask .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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