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Drug to take for severe ra joint pain ? nimesulide is banned. it used to relieve me in exactly one hour. ibuprofen doesnt help. any other good drug ?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

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You should: Into disease modifying agents, non steroidal anti inflammatory agents do not that far.

Answered 9/6/2016

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A member asked:

Drug to take for severe ra joint pain ? nimesulide is banned. it used to relieve me in exactly one hour. ibuprofen doesnt help. any other good drug ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

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