Rheumatic Arthritis since long with pain

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Asked for Female, 52 Years

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis took Steroid Injection along with medicine. Lately took 8mg Zempred everyday+Kottakal Ayurvadeic medicene 1year. If I reduce the dose of Zempred 8mg my swelling & pain increasing three fold. 8mg gives me some relief but I feel I am getting some mild rashes & heavy chest. Is it Ok to continue 8mg for severe pain&swelling

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Dr. Anoli Jobalia (PT) Physiotherapist 11 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Anoli Jobalia (PT)

Physiotherapist 11 yrs exp Mumbai

Kindly meet a rheumatologist for the same. However you should also do physiotherapy for management of the pain

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