I have type 2 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis with severe shoulder and finger joint pain and swelling. I have been taking Gluconorm PG 1, Gluconorm SR 500 mg, Betacap Plus 5, HCQS 200, and Indocap SR for the past three months, and I previously took Medrol, Folitrex 15, and Folvite 5 weekly. My doctor advised that I may need lifelong treatment. Is this treatment appropriate, and are there any changes needed to relieve my joint pain?
Your current treatment is generally appropriate, as rheumatoid arthritis often requires long-term treatment to control inflammation and prevent joint damage. However, if you still have severe pain and swelling, your doctor may need to adjust your medicines or consider restarting disease-modifying therapy such as methotrexate. Regular blood tests and follow-up with your doctor are important to monitor side effects and treatment response.
