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. What kind of medicine should I take for rheumatic arthralgia?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to the description, the patient has been diagnosed with rheumatic arthritis, which is the same as rheumatoid arthritis. It is recommended that the patient rest in bed as much as possible during the recurrence period, avoid getting wet and catching cold, and protect the painful joints. After the body temperature returns to normal, the patient should not get out of bed for 2 to 3 weeks before starting to move. Currently, relieving rheumatoid arthritis is mainly based on completely eliminating streptococcal infection and anti-inflammatory treatment. Commonly used drugs include penicillin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.