Dr enquiry for my wife's reumatoid arthritis. She is suffering from last 8 yrs. We had a baby of age 8 months. After pregnancy Dr. Stopped her medicine. She is still feeding our baby. So without medicine now she cant walk. So pl can you send your expert advise to help my wife's pain. It will be very grateful.

Dr. Akshay Kumar SaxenaOrthopedist13yrs exp

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Hi thanks for your query and welcome to lybrate. I am Dr. Akshay from fortis hospital, new delhi. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory joint disease which has a genetic predisposition. Since this is a genetically linked disease hence as of now there is no permanent cure for it, but newer intravenous medications are available which help in disease control. Not many medications can be given in pregnancy or in a lactating mother. You need a very active lifestyle with intensive regular physical therapy, take adequate calcium and vitamin d supplementation you also need to be in touch of a rheumatologist as it needs a long term supervised care. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance. You can also discuss your case and treatment plans with me in a greater detail in a private consultation.  

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