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Suggest Permanent Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis
Good Morning , I have a question with regard to my mon s rheumatoid arthritis (she is around 61 yrs old). She got diagnosed with this issue around 5-6 yrs back and she started taking Medicine WYSOLONE-20. This seem to be helping but we came to know by a doctor that this medicine has some very adverse side effects. We tried reducing the dose and here is the tablet routine: for 4 years : 1 Tab per day From Dec 14 to April 15 (5 months) : 1/2 tablet per day Last 2 month : 1/2 tablet alternate days last 1 month : 1/2 tablet in 2 days Right now : 1/2 tablet in 5 days Now the issue is, she is ok for first 2 days but gets her pain back from 3rd day onwards. Not sure if we are going in right direction hence thought of seeking the expert advise.. Can you please suggest some permanent cure for this ? Massage therepy / Medicine or something else. Thanks in advance, Ashutosh
Rheumatoid arthritis, being a chronic inflammatory disease, can not be cured completely, but can be well controlled with drugs. Most patients can be maintained on minimal dose of Wysolone that will not have significant side effects. Those needing higher doses are usually given other steroid sparing drugs. Kindly discuss with a rheumatologist before making any adjustment in drugs, as poorly controlled disease can lead to permanent joint stiffness/deformity.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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Suggest Permanent Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hi, Rheumatoid arthritis, being a chronic inflammatory disease, can not be cured completely, but can be well controlled with drugs. Most patients can be maintained on minimal dose of Wysolone that will not have significant side effects. Those needing higher doses are usually given other steroid sparing drugs. Kindly discuss with a rheumatologist before making any adjustment in drugs, as poorly controlled disease can lead to permanent joint stiffness/deformity. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician