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DiscussionLimited Scleroderma or CREST Syndrome: What helps?
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Amanda there are many different types of treatments to help with your symptoms. It's all about your symptoms. I am taking plaquenil for the skin bumps that are the size off a hazelnut. When I started taking that medication 3/4th of my bumps shrunk. I am still on it after all this time . Also on viagra to open up the blood vessels so I don't get the ulcers on my fingers, especially in the winter. I take a few other meds and used to do steroid injections for my back and leg pain
Since I lost 55 lbs I haven't needed injections because alot of my pain went away. But have tremendous amount of joint pain
I started exercising on a daily basis. That has helped so much, I still walk with a cane but the exercising and my meds are my main treatment. I also take protons for esophageal reflux. And cannot eat past 5pm or I will be unable to get sleep. I never knew that others have so many of the same symptoms. I have learned what works and what doesn't. But I know preventative is also the key to maintaining a good healthy balance for myself.
@gkuntz114hayden Many people are treated in different ways. Treatment depends on the symptoms and their severity, co-existing medical conditions, and the patient’s overall health, plus what the doctor feels is best. I have clippers (lesions on the brain) and I’m surprised that others with clippers get different treatments
What has your doctor suggested as best treatment?