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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Hands Despite Taking Antibiotics?
MY son is 23 years old and his hands have been in pain and hurt for 3 years we have had lots of test done and nothing comes of it they have him on methotrexate 2.5 mg it takes some of the swelling away for a while. Had exrays and alter sound shows nothing where do we go next.
Mon, 16 Dec 2019
Hello
As you explain the situation the fact that he is taking methotrexat means that he is suffering from Rheumatoid arthritis.His symptoms are directly related to his disease and it takes up to six months of taking the drug that the signs be improved
So wait and see
Regards
Dr.Jolanda
As you explain the situation the fact that he is taking methotrexat means that he is suffering from Rheumatoid arthritis.His symptoms are directly related to his disease and it takes up to six months of taking the drug that the signs be improved
So wait and see
Regards
Dr.Jolanda
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