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How To Treat RA?
I am a 53 year old male that has been diagnosed with RA and Lupus. My Sed rate is uaually 1-5. My last blood tests were done 12-22-10 and revealed ANA Anti-DNA w/reflex high @28 and ACE was high @ 86. My RA factor was 12.9. I have been trying to learn to manage my disease through better diet, lots of water and staying away from stress. Lately I have been having intense testicular pain. A CT done six months ago revealed a moderate hydrocele. My pain travels from my testicles up to about the height of my belly button bilaterally, almost in a distinct straight line. I had mild calcific Athrerosclerosis in my Illiac arteries bilaterally also. I have no medical insurance and haven't been able to get to the doctor when I need to many times. Does this sound related to my Lupus or could it be something else? My Rheumatologist wanted to start me on Azathiaprine but I was aprehensive after reading all the side effects. Any suggestions or comments that might be helpful. I'm a single dad with a 17 year old daughter and no other family to help support us. Any information would help.....
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
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The medicines that you have been given by rheuatologist are disease modifying drugs and will help in decreasing the severity of disease. Hot fomentation and regular exercise can also help.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal . For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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Thanks for writing to us.
The medicines that you have been given by rheuatologist are disease modifying drugs and will help in decreasing the severity of disease. Hot fomentation and regular exercise can also help.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal . For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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