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How To Overcome The Stiffness In Knee And Ankles For A Person Suffering From Reactive Arthritis?

hi i m santosh , i m suffering from reactive arthritis . Right now i m on medication indomethycin, preninjole
for one month, still i get stiffness in knee and ankles and swelling on long walks.

pls may i know is it completely curable and how much time it will take ?
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Dear patient
reactive arthritis can be controlled with medication and takes longer time. You are taking indomethacin which is pain moderator and prednisone is steroidal drug which is disease modifier. If both this drugs are not helping you need to start tab hydroxy chloroquine 250 mg twice a day plus tab sulfasalazine 500 mg twice a day if not contraindicated. Both drugs takes 2 to 3 weeks to show action hence indomethacin should be continued with them. Prednisone should be tapered in dosage and discontinued slowly as it has many side effects. Physiotherapy like short wave diathermy and range of motion excercises helps in reducing stiffness and pain. If possible You need to consult rheumatologist nearby you and is the right person your condition. Hope this is useful.
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How To Overcome The Stiffness In Knee And Ankles For A Person Suffering From Reactive Arthritis?

Dear patient reactive arthritis can be controlled with medication and takes longer time. You are taking indomethacin which is pain moderator and prednisone is steroidal drug which is disease modifier. If both this drugs are not helping you need to start tab hydroxy chloroquine 250 mg twice a day plus tab sulfasalazine 500 mg twice a day if not contraindicated. Both drugs takes 2 to 3 weeks to show action hence indomethacin should be continued with them. Prednisone should be tapered in dosage and discontinued slowly as it has many side effects. Physiotherapy like short wave diathermy and range of motion excercises helps in reducing stiffness and pain. If possible You need to consult rheumatologist nearby you and is the right person your condition. Hope this is useful.