An informed patient is always an intelligent patient. Every patient should know about his disease/problem and how to best cope with it. This definitely makes the difference between good management and excellent management.
At the other extreme is the problem of medical information overload. People find themselves increasingly confused with the media barrage of contradictory health advice.
This blog is planned to bring to you the summary of various scientific studies in simple language to solve your daytoday problems related to RA/ Lupus/ other autoimmune diseases. The same otherwise takes years to percolate through the medical fraternity to the patient.
Dr. S. M. Akerkar,
Consultant Rheumatologist
www.arthritissupportboard.com
I am 66 years old male. I have been leading a very healthy life style and do not have B.P., Diabetes, Cholestrol or any similar lifestyle problems. Suddenly at the age of 63, I was diagonised as having RA. I was scared. I had at least two to three very painful attackes where my fingers were swollen and immobilised. It was a very painful period.
Then on the doctors advice I started taking the following medicines.
Arava
Folitrax 2.5
Folvite
H.C.Q.S
as per the doctors advice. The first year was difficult. The second year was tolerable. the third, present, year I am seeing a marked improvement as the RA is in remission. I would continue to take the medicines as directed. I know RA is not completely curable. But stopping at the current ( in my case, the initial stage ) level is important.
I would be willing to answer any questions to the fellow sufferers on my experiences. I am sure with the proper and diligent following of the doctors directives, this dreaded RA is containable and manageable.
PLEASE DO NOT GET SCARED OF YOUR RA. Fight intelligently and you would succeed.
Sampath Kumar.
hello sir
i am 23 old guy and i also suffering from same disease as u have R.A
AND SAME MEDICINE GIVEN TO ME
AND I FEEL WELL IN JUST 3 MONTH,
BUT NOW AFTER 3 MONTH I STOP TO TAKE MEDICINE
AND I FEEL SMALL PAIN IN JOINTS IS CAME BACK AGAIN….
WHAT SHOULD I DO???
I AM REALLY SCARED….
AKIL VAHORA,
I am 40 years old. I am suffering from R.A. since 1999, that time I was just 29. Initially I used to take ayurveda’s treatment. Since 1999 to till I started treatment of Dr Akerkar there was no remarkable release to my diease. But one of my relative told me about treatment of Dr. Akerkar. Since November 2009 I am under treatment of Dr.Akerkar. After the very first month I felt very painless & energyfull. I could start my routine very smoothly. Now a days after the treatment of 1 & 1/2 year I have forgotten about the arthritis. Initial doses of my medicines are now a days are curtailed equal to nothing. Tablet H.C.Q.S., FOLITRAX, & FOLVITE gave me rebirth. So there is nothing to worries about the rheumatism. Better treatment,followup,awareness & strong willpower con conquer over the disease.
ANIL JOSHI
ANIL JOSH
I am 40 years old. I am suffering from R.A. since 1999, that time I was just 29. Initially I used to take ayurveda’s treatment. Since 1999 to till I started treatment of Dr Akerkar there was no remarkable release to my diease. But one of my relative told me about treatment of Dr. Akerkar. Since November 2009 I am under treatment of Dr.Akerkar. After the very first month I felt very painless & energyfull. I could start my routine very smoothly. Now a days after the treatment of 1 & 1/2 year I have forgotten about the arthritis. Initial doses of my medicines are now a days are curtailed equal to nothing. Tablet H.C.Q.S., FOLITRAX, & FOLVITE gave me rebirth. So there is nothing to worries about the rheumatism. Better treatment,followup,awareness & strong willpower con conquer over the disease.
ANIL JOSHI
My Mother 72, is suffering from Psoriatice arthiritis since last 4 years. For past two years her hip, pelvic region and shoulder also got affected.
Now since 18th June she is suffering from low grade fever 99-101 F acccompanied with swelling and pain in her head along the temples, and jaw stiffness. She has been put on 16 mg medrol and HCQS. And is continuiting Folitexate 15mg weekly and Folvite and calcium. She also has glaucoma.
Her fever is very worrisome and has made her weak and debilitated.
DO you think it could be Temporal Artirits? if so what do you suggest?
Chandni Sahgal
Psoritic arthritis, by itself does not cause such fever. One will have to investigate & find out the exact cause of fever.
If temporal arteritis suspected, the best solution would be to go for a doppler of the temporal artery & a biopsy for a definite diagnosis. This is generally done before or immediately after starting medrol.
Please speak to your Rheumatologist reg your concerns & diagnosis.
HI ,,DOC , I HAVE UNDERGONE HYSTERECTOMY RECENTLY, AFTER 5 MONTHS MY RIGHT HIP JOINT AND KNEE JOINT IS PAINFUL, DR SAYS THERE IS A BIT OF WATER , AND THAT I HAVE RA ALSO….HE HAS PUT ME ON HCQS, MY QUESTION IS OSTEOARTHRITIS IS COMMON AFTER HYSTER …RIGHT?…CAN THIS BE TEMP OSTEOARTH OR CAN IT BE RA AND HOW CAN I GET A DIFFRENTIAL DIAGNOSIS. PLZ HELP…DOING AN MRI WILL HELP?
Joint pain need not always be related to hysterectomy.
MRI would definitely help reveal the cause of joint pain. It can reveal inflammation & confirm the diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis versus osteoarthritis.