Why am I still experiencing a constant daily low-grade fever and joint pain after 10 years, even though I do not have diabetes, my rheumatoid arthritis test is negative, and I am taking daily blood pressure medicine, weekly Folitrax 15mg, weekly Medrol 8mg, daily Supradyne, and daily calcium? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Why am I still experiencing a constant daily low-grade fever and joint pain after 10 years, even though I do not have diabetes, my rheumatoid arthritis test is negative, and I am taking daily blood pressure medicine, weekly Folitrax 15mg, weekly Medrol 8mg, daily Supradyne, and daily calcium?

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Why am I still experiencing a constant daily low-grade fever and joint pain after 10 years, even though I do not have diabetes, my rheumatoid arthritis test is negative, and I am taking daily blood pressure medicine, weekly Folitrax 15mg, weekly Medrol 8mg, daily Supradyne, and daily calcium?

Asked by Female, 58 · 18 days ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

18 days ago

Since you are taking weekly Folitrax (methotrexate) and Medrol (methylprednisolone), it is possible you have a seronegative autoimmune condition, meaning joint inflammation is present even though your rheumatoid arthritis tests are negative. Ongoing symptoms suggest your current treatment might need adjustment, or there could be an underlying low-grade infection. I gently recommend discussing this with your rheumatologist. They can review your medications, check other inflammatory markers, and help find a plan to bring you much-deserved comfort and relief.

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Why am I still experiencing a constant daily low-grade fever and joint pain after 10 years, even though I do not have diabetes, my rheumatoid arthritis test is negative, and I am taking daily blood pressure medicine, weekly Folitrax 15mg, weekly Medrol 8mg, daily Supradyne, and daily calcium?

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