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Suggest Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis
hi i am a girl of age 23. i have been experiencing pain in the knees for 6 months now..& i have been diagnosed with RFactor in blood test..I am worried about my health as I hv heard that RA is not curable..pls suggest me what treatment should I undergo..pls help
Tue, 26 Aug 2014
hello,
you need to understand that a positive RF does not mean RA.
you need to consult a rheumatologist to confirm this.
if it is so, with medication this problem can be completely controlled .
it is not curable.
you need to understand that a positive RF does not mean RA.
you need to consult a rheumatologist to confirm this.
if it is so, with medication this problem can be completely controlled .
it is not curable.
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