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What Is The Cure For Scleritis As The RA Is Affecting The Eyes?

Hello! I have RA that is affecting my eyes, I have scleritis and been on prednisone for the last mo. I'm currently taking 40 mg. and as soon as they reduce the dosage I start getting it worst I also take mycophenolate 500mg 2 tablets per day, and methotrexate 2.5mg 4 tablets on sat. And sun. I don't believe is working, do you think my next step is surgery? I also have diabetes and have been going thru this for the last six months! Please help!
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For scleritis the treatment you are taking is the best available now. You can have some change in combination. There is no surgery for it. You can take prednisolone eye drop and reduce oral tablet dose. At times you can take subconjuctival steroid injection and stop tablet during that period. Diabetis should be treated. Lead active life with regular exercise. Stress should be reduced by medicine or yoga and meditation.
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What Is The Cure For Scleritis As The RA Is Affecting The Eyes?

For scleritis the treatment you are taking is the best available now. You can have some change in combination. There is no surgery for it. You can take prednisolone eye drop and reduce oral tablet dose. At times you can take subconjuctival steroid injection and stop tablet during that period. Diabetis should be treated. Lead active life with regular exercise. Stress should be reduced by medicine or yoga and meditation.