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Have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Asthma, COPD. Diagnosed With Congestive Heart Failure, On Taper Steroids. Cure?

Hi Dr. I have RA and asthma which even though iam on may meds,my asthma is not controlled.They call it copd.I also was diag., with congestive heart failure.I am on a taper of steroids.Every month i get worse and worse go on a taper and then when iam off about two days,i have to go back on.What can i do?I really need this diag but i dont have money or bank card and no one will help me.
Tue, 17 Sep 2013
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Dear sir,

You should get your self tested for ILD which can be a common accompaniment of RA.

Dr. Shruti
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Have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Asthma, COPD. Diagnosed With Congestive Heart Failure, On Taper Steroids. Cure?

Dear sir, You should get your self tested for ILD which can be a common accompaniment of RA. Dr. Shruti