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Can Intake Of Steroids Reduce The Pain Due To Rheumatoid Arthritis?
I ve just been diagnosed with rhumatoid arthritis,painful swelling in my second toe on left foot, and the joint at the base of my thumb on my right hand . Started steroids yesterday, took six and will take five today. My pain has really increased overbite Can I exspect less pain as I finish the steroid treatment?
Tue, 29 Dec 2020
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
Hi,
Steroids is good anti-inflammatory medicine. It is also life saving drug and needs to be reserved for emergencies. Steroid does have side effects difficult to manage after prolonged intake. In this scenario steroids are to be used judiciously and cautiously. Please consult a rheumatologist for suitable personal advise.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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Can Intake Of Steroids Reduce The Pain Due To Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Hi, Steroids is good anti-inflammatory medicine. It is also life saving drug and needs to be reserved for emergencies. Steroid does have side effects difficult to manage after prolonged intake. In this scenario steroids are to be used judiciously and cautiously. Please consult a rheumatologist for suitable personal advise. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician