There is no way to prevent rheumatoid arthritis.
The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis has improved dramatically in the past 50 years. A comprehensive approach that combines medications, rest balanced with exercise, lifestyle modifications, and sometimes surgery, can help many people to lead normal lives. The most important goals in treating rheumatoid arthritis are maintaining your ability to move and function, reducing pain, and preventing future joint damage. If these...
Read moreI am often asked what treatment or combination of treatments should be used in rheumatoid arthritis. The honest answer is that there is,... Read more »
The pain, fatigue and limited mobility associated with RA affect all parts of a persons' life, especially the ability to work productively.... Read more »
There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, this almost goes without saying. However, there are a variety of medications which not only... Read more »
The American College of Rheumatology recently issued new guidelines for rheumatologists to use in their patient treatment decisions about... Read more »
Another study about the benefits of treating new rheumatoid arthritis patients with combination drug therapy was published this March in... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis involves medications and lifestyle changes.General Guidelines for Drug TreatmentsMany drugs are used for... Read more »
On May 20, 2006, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) ran a story about the drug choices available to people with RA. Reporter David Hamilton reviews the... Read more »
New research presented at the British Society of Rheumatology annual meeting suggests that a simple blood test could lead to a "new era" in... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Goals of Treatment for Rheumatoid ArthritisThe primary goals of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) include: Alleviating joint-related symptoms... Read more »
Current arthritis therapies don't work for all patients and can lose their effectiveness over time. In response, scientists are working on a new... Read more »