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  5. My mother has had rheumatoid arthritis for the past 5 years and has severe pain in her shoulder, knees, and finger joints. She is taking Pirox capsule and calcium tablets. Is this enough, or should her treatment be changed?

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My mother has had rheumatoid arthritis for the past 5 years and has severe pain in her shoulder, knees, and finger joints. She is taking Pirox capsule and calcium tablets. Is this enough, or should her treatment be changed?

Asked by Male, 37 · 11 days ago

Vikas Singh

Vikas Singh

M Pharmacy

11 days ago

Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term condition where joint inflammation needs proper control, and pain relief medicines like Pirox only help reduce pain but do not control the disease itself. If she is having severe pain in multiple joints, it may mean the condition is not fully controlled. She may need specific medicines that slow the disease and protect the joints, along with regular follow-up. It would be better to review her treatment plan so the right medicines can be added to prevent further damage and improve her comfort.
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  1. Evaluation of Current Treatment:

    • Piroxicam is an NSAID for pain relief in rheumatoid arthritis and calcium is used for bone health.
    • This combination addresses pain and bone health but may not control disease progression.

  2. Recommendations:

    • Consider consulting a rheumatologist to evaluate the need for disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) or biologics to manage underlying inflammation.
    • Review pain management options and possible adjustment or addition of medications.

  3. Action:

    • Arrange a medical review to explore comprehensive treatment strategies aimed at both symptom relief and slowing disease progression.

Answered 11 days ago

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