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Methods for treating rheumatoid arthritis focus on.

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Treatment methods for rheumatoid arthritis are:

  • Prescribing the patient a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug to help with the pain and reduce inflammation.
  • Prescribing the patient a corticosteroid drug to help with the pain reduce inflammation.
  • Prescribing the patient a conventional disease modifying
    anti-rheumatic drug.
  • Prescribing the patient a targeted synthetic disease modifying
    anti-rheumatic drug.

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Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis include medications, rest, exercise, physical therapy/occupational therapy, and surgery to correct damage to the joint. The type of treatment will depend on several factors, including the person's age, overall health, medical history, and the severity of the arthritis.

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