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 effect was not significant. I have taken both Chinese and Western medicine, especially when the weather changes, I feel uncomfortable. How can connective tissue diseases be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
Rheumatic diseases are immune system disorders, and treatment can be quite challenging. Currently, there are no effective specific drugs for their treatment. The current treatment mainly involves hormones and immunosuppressants, but these only alleviate symptoms and are difficult to achieve a curative effect. Under the guidance of a doctor, symptomatic treatment should be adjusted, medications should be taken long-term, regular follow-up visits should be scheduled, and spicy, greasy, and irritating foods should be avoided.