Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
There is no known cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but many different types of treatment can alleviate symptoms and/or modify the disease process. The goal of treatment is two-fold: alleviating the current symptoms, and preventing the future destruction of the joints with the resulting handicap if the disease is left unchecked. These two goals may not always coincide: while pain relievers may achieve the first goal, they do not have any impact on the long-term consequences. For these reasons, most authorities believe that most RA should be treated by at least one specific anti-rheumatic medication, also named DMARD, to which other medications and non-medical interventions can be added as needed. ...more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Occasionally, surgery is needed to correct severely affected joints.1
- Corticosteroids may be used for treatment.2
- Treatment options include medications, reduction of joint stress, and physical and occupational therapy.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 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. 10, 2009
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Treatment for Rheumatoid Artritis, Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Last update: Nov. 10, 2009
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