Ananta Subedi, MD

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Medication – Patient Education

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Plaquenil – How is it taken?

Hydroxychloroquine is available in its generic form and brand name called Plaquenil. It must be prescribed by a physician and available in tablet form to be taken orally. Doses are calculated based on your body...

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Arthritis – Other Complications

Arthritis frequently occur with other medical conditions. For example, in osteoarthritis, obesity and heart disease is very common. In some cases of inflammatory arthritis, such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus, there may be...

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Arthritis – Medication

The specific medication depends on the diagnosis. In general, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, also called NSAIDs, are useful in controlling mild joint pain symptoms. Please ask your primary care doctor whether it is safe for you...

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Vasculitis – Medication Side Effects

Most treatment options for vasculitis are considered to be reasonably safe, but they require long-term close monitoring for any potential side effects. Most of the medications used to treat vasculitis are immune suppressing medications, which...

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Ankylosing Spondylitis – Support Groups

There are multiple support groups available for people with this condition. Online tools, such as spondylitis.org, is a very important resource, but there are a few other resources that you could find online.

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Ankylosing Spondylitis – Medication Side Effects

The medications used for treatment of ankylosing spondylitis are relatively safe, but they need close monitoring. If you are taking non-steroidal, you need intermittent blood testing to make sure it’s not affecting your kidneys or...

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Ankylosing Spondylitis – Recurrence

Ankylosing spondylitis can cause fluctuating symptoms despite being on medications. When symptoms worsen, it is referred to as a flare. When your joint pain significantly worsens. Flare can be adequately controlled by taking high dose...

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Ankylosing Spondylitis – Other Complications

One of the long-term complications of the disease is unusual extra bone formation, leading to joint fusion and decreased mobility. Fatigue is an important symptom which decreases your overall quality of life. Even with adequate...

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Ankylosing Spondylitis – Advances in Treatment

There has been significant advancement in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis in the last decade with the discovery of multiple biologics. These medications help adequately control the disease in early phases of the disease and...