“I have pain due to rheumatoid arthritis despite medications. Please advice.”
I have been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis for the last 2 years. I have been on continuous treatment for the same however the pain still persists. What can I do to treat this condition?
5 Answers
Are you seeing a Rheumatologist?
If not please make appointment to see one
Your current treatment needs to be reevaluated
Maybe something else is at play
Good Luck
If not please make appointment to see one
Your current treatment needs to be reevaluated
Maybe something else is at play
Good Luck
There are many medications that might be used for rheumatoid arthritis. Many patients require escalation beyond the medication they may be started on. It is very important to be evaluated by a rheumatologist for up-to-date expert care and treatment.
Joseph
Joseph
There are many medications available to treat rheumatoid arthritis. You may need to try a different medication if you are not getting relief from your current prescription. Unfortunately, this may require a trial and error process, as we do not yet have the technology to predict which medication will be effective for a specific patient. Please see your rheumatologist in order to pursue a medication that will be more effective for you.
Your rheumatologist should be doing a Health Assessment Questionaires at each visit, and the lack of remission should be obvious to him/her. I advise my patients that they should end up with no pain, no stiffness, and no disabilities, with painless ability to do all activities of daily living. I tell them this at the first visit and again if they haven't responded to the medication. If your rheumatologist hasn't done this and has been more aggressive, switch physicians now.
Jeffrey L. Miller, MD, FACP
Jeffrey L. Miller, MD, FACP
It is hard to answer your question because you just say you are on medicines, but not specific ones. The therapy for rheumatoid arthritis has over a dozen medicines that can be effective in controlling the disease. Sometimes, medicines stop working and an alternate is necessary. I would speak with a rheumatologist about options. You can also go to thespinecommunity.com for more information about the medicines that are available to treat your illness.
David G. Borenstein, M.D. MACP., MACR
David G. Borenstein, M.D. MACP., MACR
