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I am ra patient from one year. Treatment is of folitrax 15 .my wbc go down. Can I go for biological treatment?

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Dr. Vivek SodhaiOrthopedistyrs exp

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Yes, you can go for biologics recommended for ra. Visit a specialist.

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Dr. Vishwas VirmaniPhysiotherapist22yrs exp

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Yes, go for esr & crp.

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Dr. Rahul RaiPhysiotherapist7yrs exp

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Yes.

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Dr. Bodhisatwa ChoudhuriRheumatologist11yrs exp

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Hello, Lowering of wbc can be due to side-effects of folitrax. Please consult your rheumatologist immediately, as you may need change of medication. For biologics, few things must be checked/excluded first - presence of tuberculosis, hiv or any active hepatitis, presence of any underlying infection. If you do not have any of the above and your rheumatologist feels that you are an candidate for biologics, then you can definitely take them.

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Dr. S. GomathiPhysiotherapist25yrs exp

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Better to go for biological treatment, that would be for long term solutions

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