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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Pls suggest how long I have to take steroids for managing pain in rheumatoid Arthritis..
I already diagnosed for the same as my anti CCP and ESR and CRP are positive
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Steroids should be avoided when ever possible. Take only DMARDs.
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You should consult Rheumatologist
Steroid are not only medicine ,there are lot of drugs that controls your arthritis . steroid will gradually reduce and stopped
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can consult any Rheumatologist or me
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Only if other treatments fail.
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DMRD
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Anti inflammatory diet.
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Dr. Swapnil Deepak Bhise
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Pune
No steroids
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