Patient's question:
Two years ago, after an induced abortion, I experienced cold knees. The pain symptom has persisted, and now both legs have developed stiffness and numbness. The induced abortion happened during the first lunar month, when the weather was very cold, and I accidentally caught a cold breeze. Is there a connection between this and my current condition?Doctor's answer:
The conventional treatment for rheumatism typically involves the use of immunosuppressive agents. These medications can effectively control the condition, such as Peflin, Leflunomide, and Methotrexate. This class of drugs usually requires a prolonged treatment duration. For your situation, if you have joint pain and swelling, this can be treated with topical medications such as red flower oil, Voltaren gel, capsaicin cream, and plasters. Alternatively, this condition can also be treated with traditional Chinese medicine, such as the medication Zushima tablets.