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My 15 yr old daughter has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. i dont want her on heavy medication. what do you suggest?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Discuss concerns: Medications are there to reduce the destruction of bony joints and other body tissues. If you have concerns please share them with the treatment team. There is often some alternatives that may be easier to accept, but to avoid treating a devastating disease because you fear meds is hard to understand.

Answered 11/3/2017

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A member asked:

My 15 yr old daughter has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. i dont want her on heavy medication. what do you suggest?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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