Q I am a 40-year-old woman and have been having pain in my right wrist on and off for a couple of years. It is exacerbated by working with a mouse, but also is present when I don’t work at a desk for a long period of time. I also get joint pain in my… Read More »
MONDAY, July 13, 2020 — Treatment with the immunosuppressant methotrexate does not raise the risk of lung disease among rheumatoid arthritis patients, two new studies claim. At least 5% to 10% of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients develop interstitial lung disease, which leads to inflammatory changes in lungs that are accompanied by a dry cough and… Read More »
Exercising an arthritic knee can be a great way to relieve your pain and discomfort. You should drink at least 1 litre about 2 pints of non-alcoholic fluids per day, or up to 3. Omega 6 fatty acids are an essential fatty acid that the body needs for normal growth and development. There may be… Read More »
The most common are upper respiratory infections, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and skin infections. Routine toxicity monitoring should include a CBC, liver profile, serum albumin and serum creatinine every weeks. Mild proteinuria generally resolves with the cessation of therapy. Though sulfasalazine may cause increases in liver function tests, it is generally considered fog preferable agent… Read More »