Suggest Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis And Bursitis

Posted on Fri, 13 Jan 2017

Question: In the early 1990's I was diagnosed with Hep C. Went thru the shots. Daily. Supposedly cured of that. I also have RA. ;-( I have joint pain in different joints that are speratic. . I am not functional most days. I never know when I can Walk or move at all. I also was diagnosed with bercides(spelling), in my right hip in the Late 90's. Which right now is giving me fits. I never know from day to day what to expect. Any ideas?

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
At present what is bothering you is Rheumatoid arthritis and bursitis

Detailed Answer:

Hi, welcome to HCM,

At present what seems to be bothering you is your Rheumatoid arthritis and Bursitis in the hip.
Since you says you are not functional most days, it seems to be severe.
But there are very good medicines these days that can keep you going.
Can you tell me the medicines you are on, so that I can suggest what else can be added?
There are also very good local measures like hot/cold wax therapies and other physiotherapeutic measures like ultrasonic treatment.

Please follow up with me about your medication and degree and number of joint involvement so that I can try to guide you better.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Geeta Sundar (39 minutes later)

I am just taking a bunch of vitamins as c -1 a day /d -1 a day/thyroid/2 xs a day/kelp 2xs/magnesium /1 time/B6 1 time a day/.(B12-under tongue)
My eye doctor says I have catiracs and should not take vitamin A could cause strokes. And zinc 1 x's day. D3 1 xs a day

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Then I would suggest you see your doctor.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, Then I would suggest you see your doctor. He may want to prescribe methotrexate or hydroxychloroquine or any other excellent medicines available for your joints, to make you active, relieve pain and feel better.
All the best.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar