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How Can Rheumatoid Arthritis Be Treated?
what medication would you recommend for rheumatoid arthritis in hands? My Dad is asking me to do some research. His PCP gave him a .5 mg steroid to take for 2 weeks and told him to research the injectables. He is in construction. 66yo Has had colon cancer and looking for something where he can continue to work for a while longer. Has a constant ache in his hands/joints
Fri, 13 Apr 2018
Hello,
For rheumatoid arthritis, so many medications are there the first line is methotrexate with folinic acid, others are a painkiller, leflunomide, gold preparation, and steroids.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
For rheumatoid arthritis, so many medications are there the first line is methotrexate with folinic acid, others are a painkiller, leflunomide, gold preparation, and steroids.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
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