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Noticed Swelling In Both Knees Due To Rheumatoid Arthritis

I have Rheumatoid Artrithis and recently had swelling (fluid retention) in both knees. I was prescribed 42 tablets of Deltacortril 5mg. After 3 of these tablets the swelling was gone and I really felt immediately very well, this continued for the three weeks I was taking them. If three of these tablets can do that, is there something on the market that would do the same but is not a steroid?
Fri, 30 May 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi
Thanks for posting
These medicines Deltacortril 5mg is not the main treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and are given only for short period.
Just like various chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension and ischaemic heart disease are not curable but controllable; rheumatoid arthritis is also controllable.
With proper medication you can lead an absolutely normal life without any pain or disability. The drugs usually given are methotrexate,HCQS,Sulfsalazine along with folic acid and pain killer.
It is not advisable to stop medication on your own as it only leads to accrual of joint damage and leads to joint deformities. So keep a positive attitude and take regular medication; also exercise regularly.
Please feel free to ask me if you have any other query. Do you have a family history of multiple joint pains?
My advice would be visit a rheumatologist/physician for evaluation and treatment.
Hope this information suffices.
Take care
Regards
Dr.chugh, Orthopaedic surgeon
Virtual clinic http://bit.ly/drmchugh

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Noticed Swelling In Both Knees Due To Rheumatoid Arthritis

Hi Thanks for posting These medicines Deltacortril 5mg is not the main treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and are given only for short period. Just like various chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension and ischaemic heart disease are not curable but controllable; rheumatoid arthritis is also controllable. With proper medication you can lead an absolutely normal life without any pain or disability. The drugs usually given are methotrexate,HCQS,Sulfsalazine along with folic acid and pain killer. It is not advisable to stop medication on your own as it only leads to accrual of joint damage and leads to joint deformities. So keep a positive attitude and take regular medication; also exercise regularly. Please feel free to ask me if you have any other query. Do you have a family history of multiple joint pains? My advice would be visit a rheumatologist/physician for evaluation and treatment. Hope this information suffices. Take care Regards Dr.chugh, Orthopaedic surgeon Virtual clinic http://bit.ly/drmchugh