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How Can Pain Due To Rheumatic Arthritis Be Treated?
My daughter, 32years old, with the HLA-B27 positive suffers from RA and uveitis with digestive complications. In constant pain, she s had to take unpaid leave from work. Unable take NSAIDs she is on a course of prednisone. Very poor interaction with current rheumatologist. Any suggestions?
Mon, 5 Nov 2018
Hi,
Obviously, get another rheumatologist. And, Celebrex is a chemically different NSAID that might have a different profile of side effects.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman,
Addiction Medicine Specialist
Obviously, get another rheumatologist. And, Celebrex is a chemically different NSAID that might have a different profile of side effects.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman,
Addiction Medicine Specialist
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