I'm currently getting treatment with intacept injections, four shots a month for the past three months. I'm just wondering about the safety of these injections and if they offer a long-term solution since the cost is pretty high. Can you shed some light on this?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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2+ Yrs

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yes itssafeto take injection take advice from consultant before stop The injection

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I'm a bit worried about this issue with lax ligamentsis it something that lasts a lifetime? And is there any way to cure it? If it can be healed, how much time does that usually take?

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My wife has been on steroids for a week due to her higher ESR rate, and I'm a bit worried because she's recently developed some swelling around her knee. Could the swelling be a side effect of the steroids? Would love to know what you think.

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