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Prescribed RA Medications Inhibiting Bone Growth, Increased VitD Dosage To Assist Calcium Balance. Right Treatment ?
Hello Doctor, I am researching the possibility of my prescribed RA medications (Leflunomide and Methotrexate) inhibiting bone growth. My Femur fractured 2 yrs ago and after 2 recovery plan revisions (the last operation March 2013), it is now being called a "Delayed Union" but plans are in mind for a 3rd plan and operation.
Being from and residing in Canada, I have recently increased my supplemental Vitamin D dosage from 1500 to over 4000 mg to assist my calcium balance system.
I am also taking Calcium, Vitamin C and folic acid,
Thank you
AAAA
Being from and residing in Canada, I have recently increased my supplemental Vitamin D dosage from 1500 to over 4000 mg to assist my calcium balance system.
I am also taking Calcium, Vitamin C and folic acid,
Thank you
AAAA
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Mon, 11 Nov 2013
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Hi and thanks for the query,
Management of rheumatoid arthritis is a long term treatment. response at times is very patient dependent and it might be difficult to predict outcome based on a particular protocol. However, considering the indications of the drugs prescribed in your case, I do believe the science behind it is ok. I however pray you be compliant to treatment and appointments, and do not fail to signal any unusual symptoms you experience along the line as you take the drugs. Kind regards
Management of rheumatoid arthritis is a long term treatment. response at times is very patient dependent and it might be difficult to predict outcome based on a particular protocol. However, considering the indications of the drugs prescribed in your case, I do believe the science behind it is ok. I however pray you be compliant to treatment and appointments, and do not fail to signal any unusual symptoms you experience along the line as you take the drugs. Kind regards
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