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    Dr. Shreenidhi Kulkarniverified specialist
    MS, Orthopaedics
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    Your treatment plan may include one or more of these options.
    Treatment involves lifestyle changes, medications and in severe cases, surgery.
    Medication

    DMARDs - Disease modifying anti rheumatic drugs: Relieves pain and slows down the progression.

    Methotrexate . Sulfasalazine


    Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): Reduces inflammation.

    Ibuprofen . Naproxen


    Corticosteroids: Reduce pain, swelling and slows down damage to joints.

    Prednisolone


    Biologics: Suppress the immune system.

    Anakinra . Tocilizumab

    Procedures

    Synovectomy: To remove affected synovium.

    Tendon repair surgery: To repair damaged tendon.

    Joint replacement surgery: Replacing joint with prosthesis.

    Therapy

    Physical therapy:To improve joint movement.

    Self-care

    Always talk to your provider before starting anything.

    Regular exercise and weight management.

    Nutrition

    Foods to eat:

    • Fish oils and plant oils e.g. olive and coconut oil reduce arthritis
    • Leafy vegetables, aloe vera, ginger and turmeric have antiinflammatory agents

    Foods to avoid:

    • Red meat, refined grains, dairy products, saturated fats worsen Inflammation

    Treatment Reports

    Treatments (medications, procedure, etc.) and effectiveness reported by people on Patientslikeme.

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    Specialist To Consult

    Orthopedist

    Specializes in the prevention and correction of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments.

    Rheumatologist

    Specializes in the treatment of arthritis, autoimmune diseases, pain disorders affecting joints, and osteoporosis.

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    Some home remedies includes physical exercise, Weight loss, Yoga, Heating pad, Ice packs and Cold compress, Therapies like Hydrotherapy, Stretching, Massage and Acupuncture, Surgeries like Hip replacement, Knee replacement and Joint replacement, medications like Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, Steroid, Analgesic, Narcotic and Immunosuppressive drug are useful in treatment of arthritis.
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    Surgery may be an option to restore function to severely damaged joints. Your provider may also recommend surgery if your pain isn’t controlled with medication. Surgeries that treat RA include: Knee replacement. Hip replacement. Other surgeries to correct a deformity. What is the prognosis (outlook) for people who have rheumatoid arthritis?
    Maintaining a good range of motion in your joints and good fitness overall are important in coping with RA. Pain and stiffness can slow you down. Some people with rheumatoid arthritis become inactive. But inactivity can lead to a loss of joint motion and loss of muscle strength.
  3. What are the recommended treatments for rheumatoid arthritis?

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  4. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Treatment Options
    Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition that causes joint pain, swelling, and stiffness.
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