Treatment
Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis include a variety of medications, some, called DMARDs and biologics address the underlying disease, while other pain medications and steroids work to improve pain, flares and inflammation. A combination of treatments are typically used, and adding less traditional therapies, such as acupuncture and massage, can help you to feel better.
Getting Started
Effective Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment consists of a combination of medication, exercise, a healthy diet and alternative,…
Alternative Treatment
Along with more traditional medical treatments, there are several natural remedies that some RA patients have found helpful. Some of these treatments include massage therapy,…
Biologic Medications
Biologics are protein-based drugs that are made from live cells. They can either be injected or taken by IV infusion. Biologics target cells (B-cell lymphocytes or T-Cells)…
DMARD Medications
Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) slow the advancement of rheumatoid arthritis. They reduce inflammation and joint damage. Taking DMARDs may lead to a…
NSAID Medications
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) help treat pain an inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis. They do not stop the progression of the disease or joint…
Supplements
Supplements can help your Rheumatoid Arthritis, but doctors say the treatments cannot replace medication and therapy. Vitamin D strengthens bones and can help prevent…
Surgery
Surgery is another alternative for patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis who want to repair joint and tissue damage. Common for hips and knees, total joint replacement surgery…
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A new study published in the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) journal, Arthritis Care & Research, suggests that medications used to treat rheumatoid arthritis may affect abortion rates in women. Some drugs used to treat RA, such as…
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