Does Humira Cause Joint Pain?
Pronounced: (a-da-LIM-ue-mab)
Uses
This medication is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (e.g., rheumatoid, psoriatic, and ankylosing spondylitis). This medication is also used to treat psoriasis (plaque-type). It works by blocking a protein (tumor necrosis factor or TNF) found in the body's immune system that causes joint swelling and damage.
Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with more aggressive therapy, including this...
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