Treatments include medications, therapy, and in some cases surgery. The types of medications used are disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), steroids, and biological agents. Therapy includes physical or occupational. Only in the most severe cases is surgery required. The type of surgery can be a minor synovectomy or a complete joint replacement. Alternative medicines that may also help with treatment include certain fish and plant oils and Tai Chi. With early detection and treatment rheumatoid arthritis can be managed with little negative effects on joints and
Treatments include medications, therapy, and in some cases surgery. The types of medications used are disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), steroids, and biological agents. Therapy includes physical or occupational. Only in the most severe cases is surgery required. The type of surgery can be a minor synovectomy or a complete joint replacement. Alternative medicines that may also help with treatment include certain fish and plant oils and Tai Chi. With early detection and treatment rheumatoid arthritis can be managed with little negative effects on joints and