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Unable To Use Chloroquine For Rheumatoid Arthritis Due To Permanent Side Effects. Is Taking Marijuana The Only Solution Available?

I am a hep c survivor of Pegasus combination therapy and have been cured of hep c I also have rheumatoid arthritis which was treated with chloroquine wcih slowed the pain and i can no longer use the chloroquinne because of side effects. I have permanent side effects and I no longer use any prescription drugs. My condition has been like this for a year. this is a living nightmare with no end in sight. I currently use marijuana and alieve to manage the best I can. is there a better option for me?
Wed, 4 Dec 2013
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yes u can use steroids and go for physiotherapy daily to avoid complication related joints but should not stop steroids suddenly it will lead to severe side effects
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Unable To Use Chloroquine For Rheumatoid Arthritis Due To Permanent Side Effects. Is Taking Marijuana The Only Solution Available?

yes u can use steroids and go for physiotherapy daily to avoid complication related joints but should not stop steroids suddenly it will lead to severe side effects