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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Question: I have RA and am losing muscle in the ball of my right foot and right hand. What is happening?
Brief Answer:
Is Arthritis Controlled
Detailed Answer:
Good evening
Thank you for writing on health care magic
Well, firstly I would like to know is your arthritis controlled? That is, is there any swelling or pain going on in the joints of the hand or foot...Many a times, it does happen when there is active inflammation going on the muscles do lose their tone as they are not being used enough which causes the wasting. So, it is important to control the inflammation first
Secondly, what medications are you on for Rheumatoid arthritis..??As some of the medicines used can cause weight loss and muscle loss
Do let me know these queries. Would guide you further from here
REgards
dr Naval
Is Arthritis Controlled
Detailed Answer:
Good evening
Thank you for writing on health care magic
Well, firstly I would like to know is your arthritis controlled? That is, is there any swelling or pain going on in the joints of the hand or foot...Many a times, it does happen when there is active inflammation going on the muscles do lose their tone as they are not being used enough which causes the wasting. So, it is important to control the inflammation first
Secondly, what medications are you on for Rheumatoid arthritis..??As some of the medicines used can cause weight loss and muscle loss
Do let me know these queries. Would guide you further from here
REgards
dr Naval
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