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by Dr Sandeep Bawa
Thu Oct 06, 2016 12:35 pm
Forum: Other types of arthritis (e.g. spondylitis, spondylosis, rheumatica, polymyalgia, fibromyalgia)
Topic: Fibromyalgia - getting referred
Replies: 4
Views: 2945

Re: Fibromyalgia - getting referred

Jules, Firstly if the diagnosis is not confirmed then you should be seen by a Rheumatologist. We refer onto the Pain Clinic if patients are not adequately controlled with the recommendations we give. Physiotherapy/Hydrotherapy/Acupuncture/medications/exercise programme/swimming exercises are some op...
by Dr Sandeep Bawa
Thu Oct 06, 2016 12:29 pm
Forum: Psoriatic Arthritis
Topic: Does medication stop damage?
Replies: 2
Views: 2387

Re: Does medication stop damage?

Frankie, These DMARDS if they work should considerably slow and and ideally halt the progression of joint damage. If they do not work adequately then you rheumatologist will adjust your medications accordingly. Most patients will be controlled nowadays as the medications we have available are very g...
by Dr Sandeep Bawa
Thu Oct 06, 2016 12:23 pm
Forum: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Topic: Rheumatoid Factor?
Replies: 3
Views: 2920

Re: Rheumatoid Factor?

Coleen, The Rheumatoid Factor test will only be relevant in the context of appropriate symptoms. If a patient has swelling and stiffness of joints, the RF test can be relevant. RF can be positive in 5 per cent of the population - and they don't have Rheumatoid. So just because you have a positive te...
by Dr Sandeep Bawa
Thu Oct 06, 2016 12:18 pm
Forum: Osteoarthritis
Topic: Young with OA,what is the future?
Replies: 9
Views: 5394

Re: Young with OA,what is the future?

Jenny, Sorry to hear about your issues. Have you ever been offered a joint injection? Have you ever been seen by a Rheumatologist? I think you should discuss with your GP regarding the possibility of a Rheumatology referral - obviously I don't have all your details to hand but this maybe worth consi...
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