h*******d
发帖数: 108 | 1 老公回国和同学聚会，听到这个辛酸的事。旧日一个同学，十多年前生完孩子后得了风
湿性关节炎。现在手指头已经有明显变形。常浑身疼痛，无力。在省城医院和北京都看
过，但是没有好转。还这么年轻，真是让人心痛。不知有没有人知道这个病的治疗？在
中国或者美国？谢了先。 |
g*****j
发帖数: 1211 | 2 There are some new treatments for rheumatoid arthritis. Many are effective
but very expensive. It is important to know what he has tried and has
failed. |
h*******d
发帖数: 108 | 3 谢谢gordonj的回复。你说的new treatment 是中药还是西医治疗？在什么地方可以查
到这方面的信息？ 谢谢。 |
g*****j
发帖数: 1211 | 4 Several monoclonal antibody drugs are available, and clinical trial shows
great efficacy. But they are expensive (>$10K / yr) and carry their own
problems. Generally they are only indicated when other options fail or in
extreme severe cases.
Methotrexate is used quite often in US for chronic management, and should be
a lot more cost effective. Not sure whether your friend has tried it or
not. |
h*******d
发帖数: 108 | 5 Thanks for your information. I wll ask my friend more for her symptoms and
the treatments that she had before. I don't have any medical background and
can do nothing to help her but seeking help. You information are really
appreciated! |
