Patient's question:
I am 53 years old. Recently, as I have gotten older, I have been experiencing leg pain. I have previously visited the immunology department, but the results were not significant. I have taken both Chinese and Western medicine, especially when the weather changes, I feel uncomfortable. How can I treat connective tissue disease?Doctor's answer:
Administer corticosteroid medication, such as prednisone, at a daily dose of 30 to 60 milligrams, taken three times orally. Once symptoms are controlled, maintain a daily dose of 20 milligrams for treatment. If there is a concurrent infection, additional effective antibiotics should be added. At the same time, provide high-protein, high-calorie, and easily digestible foods, including poultry, fish, meat, whole grains, fresh vegetables, and fruits, especially leafy greens, as well as rich minerals. Avoid cold, spicy, and greasy foods.