"what are the implications or risks factors for someone with rheumatoid arthritis (ra), history of pneumonia, and currently taking methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine, and sulfasalazine, during this pandemic with covid-19 and/or under normal conditions??
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Chances to get infected easily is there, as per ur present condition.
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Hello rheumatoid arthritis patients have a weak immune system, predisposing them to an increased risk of infection. The patient should regularly get their blood investigations done if they are on methotrexate. As rheumatoid arthritis drugs can be modified based on disease activity. If problem persists beyond few days, feel free to contact for a detailed evaluation and personalised consult.
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Hello lybrate-user, in a established case of rheumatoid arthritis ,there is no option but taking medication. Medications are used to suppress the disease and prevent complications and deformities of joints. Regular follow up with your treating doctor and taking his advice will help in preventing drug related problems and keep the disease itself under check. Unfortunately there is no cure to this disease now about the implications you asked. He carries risk of covid 19 like any other individual of his age. It is finally the immunity of the patients which will dictate whether he is vulnerable or not. Lastly any major pre-existing illness is associated with lowered immunity. Pease follow all the safety precautions and hope for the best.
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Need to know the exact category of pneumonia. If it;s a part of ild then definitely there is a increased risk.
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