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What Causes Swelling And Pain In The Body While Suffering With Rheumatoid Arthritis?

I was diagnosed with severe RA and have had a hard time managing the symptoms. I have a super sensitive liver, so many medication I am unable to take. I was on Orerncia for almost 2 years in the beginning it helped but no longer is managing my symptoms. I have a lot of swelling in the right side of my body. I also have swelling in my left but the right side is by far worse. I am unable to wear many shoes because my right foot is always so swollen. My left is as well, but my right foot is out of control. Along with my hands and wrists. In the morning it takes several hours for the swelling to go down to where I can have somewhat use of my hands. I have great difficulty holding a large coffee cup with a rubber grip on it. I was on Plaquenil but had to stop it due to severe diarrhea. I am also allergic to sulfa drugs.
Mon, 30 Mar 2020
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The Orerncia is recombinant DNA technology derived T cell modifier antibody Abatacept used in rheumatoid arthritis for modifying T cell function t boost immunity levels. Like other therapies, Abatacept is known to have multiple side effects as feeling fatigue, weight alteration, lethargy and else. However, basic disease flare up as well also can be responsible for the narrated changes of body swelling and pain. A clinician examination is must for the further co relation on clinical grounds to arrive at a particular diagnosis and cause of concern.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Swelling And Pain In The Body While Suffering With Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Hello, The Orerncia is recombinant DNA technology derived T cell modifier antibody Abatacept used in rheumatoid arthritis for modifying T cell function t boost immunity levels. Like other therapies, Abatacept is known to have multiple side effects as feeling fatigue, weight alteration, lethargy and else. However, basic disease flare up as well also can be responsible for the narrated changes of body swelling and pain. A clinician examination is must for the further co relation on clinical grounds to arrive at a particular diagnosis and cause of concern. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon