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Suggest Non Steroidal Medication For Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
Hi, my cousin is suffering from SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus). She was diagnosed 2 yrs back. Her recent ANA screen test level was 33 U/mL and Anti ds DNA level 17.7 U/mL. Her doctor currently prescribed Defcort and some other steroids. Are there any non-steroidal drugs that she could take for this? Her condition is getting worse with joint pains and butterfly rashes manifesting, so any help is really appreciated. thanks in advance.
Wed, 1 Oct 2014
hi, you need to see a rheumatologist for this.
This can be treated by hydroxychloroquinine, methotrexate and high dose of vitamin D.
steroid in SLE should be minimum, if even required
This can be treated by hydroxychloroquinine, methotrexate and high dose of vitamin D.
steroid in SLE should be minimum, if even required
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Hi, dear.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have SLE. Its autoimmune disorder. So treatment of choice is immunosuppressive drugs. Steroid is the treatment of choice. Your joint pain and butterfly rashes are due to your sle its not due to steroids. You should continue with the steroids or other immunosuppressive drugs.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have SLE. Its autoimmune disorder. So treatment of choice is immunosuppressive drugs. Steroid is the treatment of choice. Your joint pain and butterfly rashes are due to your sle its not due to steroids. You should continue with the steroids or other immunosuppressive drugs.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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Good evening. If the symptoms of joint pains and rashes are persisting despite steroids, we need to consider another steroid sparing agent. I would recommend you to ask your doctorfor starting hydroxychloroquine and maybe methotrexate. Hydroxychloroquine is a very good drug for SLE for controlling the joint pains and rashes. Hope the information was useful
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you can discuss about methotrexate, azathioprine or mycophenolate
you need to see your rheumatologist for this
you need to see your rheumatologist for this
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