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How Can Rheumatoid Arthritis In An Elderly Person be Treated?

my nanny is 75yrs old and we have recently been through chemo therapy and she is no longer able to take it because it makes her nervous system completely overwhelmed. what are the risks of taking opdivo or keytruda with her also suffering from chronic rheumatoid arthritis
Thu, 2 Feb 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Rheumatoid arthritis can be treated by means of following:
1. Taking Tablet containing Glucosamine and Chondroitin sulphate regularly.
2. Taking analgesic medication when necessary like Paracetamol.
3. Knee strengthening exercises by undertaking Physiotherapy.
4. Weight reduction and taking protein rich diet.
5. Regularly taking Calcium and magnesium mineral supplements along with antioxidants like Vitamin E and Selenium.
If the response to above conservative management does not yeild good response, then the knee needs evaluation by CT and MRI Scans and might be needed to go in for knee replacement surgery.
Kindly consult Orthopedician for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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How Can Rheumatoid Arthritis In An Elderly Person be Treated?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Rheumatoid arthritis can be treated by means of following: 1. Taking Tablet containing Glucosamine and Chondroitin sulphate regularly. 2. Taking analgesic medication when necessary like Paracetamol. 3. Knee strengthening exercises by undertaking Physiotherapy. 4. Weight reduction and taking protein rich diet. 5. Regularly taking Calcium and magnesium mineral supplements along with antioxidants like Vitamin E and Selenium. If the response to above conservative management does not yeild good response, then the knee needs evaluation by CT and MRI Scans and might be needed to go in for knee replacement surgery. Kindly consult Orthopedician for clinical evaluation and appropriate management. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.