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I have lupus, and have terrible pain in my knees, am drinking cataflam and arcoxia interchangeably, but not helping. am active, walk a lot, but today i cannot even climb stairs. ?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Time to see doc : Ideally your rheumatologist, who knows best your situation. Among others a lupus flare will be considered, but many others conditions may contribute as well.

Answered 5/18/2020

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A member asked:

I have lupus, and have terrible pain in my knees, am drinking cataflam and arcoxia interchangeably, but not helping. am active, walk a lot, but today i cannot even climb stairs. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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