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Can Anyone Have Deformities In Joints Despite Taking Treatment For Arthritis And How Long Can We Take Dmard ?
hi there 19 f having juvenile rheumatoid arthritis for last 11 years right now on methotrexate n other dmard question is can one still be having deformities in the joints despite treatment for arthritis? n generally for how long one dmard can be taken safely?
Sat, 14 Jan 2012
Thanks for the query
You are in the right line of treatment of arthritis. you can still have the deformities but it will be lesser than if u have not taken treatment. Even otherwise u cannot afford to withdraw from the treatment as it is extremely painful
Have a healthy living
You are in the right line of treatment of arthritis. you can still have the deformities but it will be lesser than if u have not taken treatment. Even otherwise u cannot afford to withdraw from the treatment as it is extremely painful
Have a healthy living
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