Beating Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Beating Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain
There is no known cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but treatment can help in beating the pain associated with the condition. The goal of treatment is to alleviate pain while preventing future destruction of the joints. Pain relief treatments include pain relievers, losing weight, occupational therapy, and more.1
Fast Facts:
- Occasionally surgery is needed to correct severely affected joints.2
- Corticosteroids may be used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.3
- Other pain management options include the reduction of joint stress and physical therapy.4
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Research Notes References
- ↑ [Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rheumatoid_arthritis#Treatment Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment]
- ↑ A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
- ↑ Healthwise (via Revolution Health): Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- ↑ Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center: Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments
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- Last update: Nov. 11, 2009
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain, Coping with Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain
- Last update: Nov. 10, 2009
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