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What Causes Sagging Skin And Constipation While Treating Arthritis?
Question: Since I have begun taking Arava for arthritis, it has helped swelling; however I have lost weight without trying
and my skin is now hanging of my arms, legs and buttocks.it has no elacisiticy what so ever. It's ugly.
I am sening this to you now, but I do have more problems. Just was you to know I have more to come.
My rheumatologist says what medicine I take now would not interfere. I DONT KNOW WHAT UPLOAD MEANS
I have Hard dry stools and have to strain but sometimes I have to physitially help it. I take 3-4 stool softners a then Mylax to get any relief. still don't know how to do pdf. can you send it to my email XXXX
OK thanks. XXXX
and my skin is now hanging of my arms, legs and buttocks.it has no elacisiticy what so ever. It's ugly.
I am sening this to you now, but I do have more problems. Just was you to know I have more to come.
My rheumatologist says what medicine I take now would not interfere. I DONT KNOW WHAT UPLOAD MEANS
I have Hard dry stools and have to strain but sometimes I have to physitially help it. I take 3-4 stool softners a then Mylax to get any relief. still don't know how to do pdf. can you send it to my email XXXX
OK thanks. XXXX
Brief Answer:
Screen for Thyroid disorders is important
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam.
I could certainly understand your concern.
Considering your symptoms and history of Rheumatoid arthritis , the possibility of autoimmune thyroid disorder may coexist which can contribute to constipation and skin changes.
Hence I advise you to get a complete thyroid profile.
It's not advisable to take multiple stool softeners .
I suggest you go with Syrup Cremaffin one daily at bedtime.
Kindly send your relevant pdf's to my email after discussing with the team of Healthcare Magic.They will guide you in sending the relevant images and reports to my email for further comments.
Further management if any is largely based on test results.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
Screen for Thyroid disorders is important
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam.
I could certainly understand your concern.
Considering your symptoms and history of Rheumatoid arthritis , the possibility of autoimmune thyroid disorder may coexist which can contribute to constipation and skin changes.
Hence I advise you to get a complete thyroid profile.
It's not advisable to take multiple stool softeners .
I suggest you go with Syrup Cremaffin one daily at bedtime.
Kindly send your relevant pdf's to my email after discussing with the team of Healthcare Magic.They will guide you in sending the relevant images and reports to my email for further comments.
Further management if any is largely based on test results.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
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Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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