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What Causes Pain In The Wrists, Ankles And Fingers While Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis?

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Posted on Mon, 6 Mar 2017
Question: I was diagnosed with RA 4 years ago and have been on prednisone, methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine at different dosages since then. My RA is progressing to the point that I have extreme pain in wrists, ankles and fingers. My Dr. is now wanting me to start on Humira. After reading the literature, I am having second thoughts about trying it. I have anemia, stage 3 kidney disease, numerous UTI infections, a weak immune system and most important I am a diabetic II and am on novolog and lantus insulin. Will the humira have an effect on the diabetes insulins, kidneys and my low red blood count. thanking you in advance.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes , but it's needed.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,

Thank you for posting your query on HealthcareMagic,

Well looking into your problem, I would like to tell you that Humira happens to be best choice for you .

It suppresses the immune system so infection is always a possibility but rheumatoid arthritis also depresses the immune system to much greater extent than humira. So it is advisable to go for it as per your doctors advice . Humira won't give much side effects so don't worry .

Feel free to ask further

Dr. Shruti
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What Causes Pain In The Wrists, Ankles And Fingers While Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Brief Answer: Yes , but it's needed. Detailed Answer: Dear Madam, Thank you for posting your query on HealthcareMagic, Well looking into your problem, I would like to tell you that Humira happens to be best choice for you . It suppresses the immune system so infection is always a possibility but rheumatoid arthritis also depresses the immune system to much greater extent than humira. So it is advisable to go for it as per your doctors advice . Humira won't give much side effects so don't worry . Feel free to ask further Dr. Shruti