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I Have Seronagative Arthritis,taking Deltacortril. How Long Can I Take It ?

i am male age 21 years....i have seronagative arthritis..my question is that can i use the treatment oh physiotherapy and accupuncture at same time? and my 2nd question is that i am using steroids{deltacortril} from last 6 months .i know that using this medicine at long period is not good..
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hai,
1. You can definitely go for physiotherapy and acupuncture at the same time.
2. Physiotherapy is not the solution but it is rather an adjuvant therapy which can be combined with any kind of treatment. Acupuncture relieves pain through different mechanism by probably releasing opioid kind of substances. So the combination is no way contradicting with each other.
3. Yes long term steroids are harmful. But there are few diseases which need long term steroid medications. Steroids in Sero-negative arthritis is individualised. Some might need and some patients may not after the disease has been brought under control. There are newer drugs for seronegative arthritis which can control the disease progression and help lead you a normal life.
4. Consulting a Rheumatologist will help you to titrate your dosage gradually.
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u can go for ayurvedic treatment . Instead of taking steroids and get temporary relief following possible side effects , you shoud go for ayurvedic therapy
Orthopaedic Surgeon,  Dr. Sunil Kumar Gupta's  Response
dear one,u must aware with yours arthritic problem.i think as yours question states-u can go for alternative therapies for good results.these both are good,now the question is of deltacortil,i suppose it will be prescribed by an qualified orthopedic surgeon,if not so pl consult .it will be better to maintain on lowest possible dose,let him decide best for u
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I Have Seronagative Arthritis,taking Deltacortril. How Long Can I Take It ?

Hai, 1. You can definitely go for physiotherapy and acupuncture at the same time. 2. Physiotherapy is not the solution but it is rather an adjuvant therapy which can be combined with any kind of treatment. Acupuncture relieves pain through different mechanism by probably releasing opioid kind of substances. So the combination is no way contradicting with each other. 3. Yes long term steroids are harmful. But there are few diseases which need long term steroid medications. Steroids in Sero-negative arthritis is individualised. Some might need and some patients may not after the disease has been brought under control. There are newer drugs for seronegative arthritis which can control the disease progression and help lead you a normal life. 4. Consulting a Rheumatologist will help you to titrate your dosage gradually.