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Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis

by Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD

En Español (Spanish Version)

The goals of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis include:

Pain relief
Maintaining the greatest possible mobility and function
Decreasing joint deformity
Improving quality of life

Treatment involves the following:

References:

Arthritis Foundation website. Available at: http://www.arthritis.org/.

Ferri F, ed. Ferri’s Clinical Advisor 2010. 1st ed. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby Elsevier; 2009.

Firestein ED, et al. Kelley’s Textbook of Rheumatology. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders; 2008.

Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Textbook of Internal Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders; 2008.

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases website. Available at: http://www.niams.nih.gov/.

Last reviewed September 2011 by Marcin Chwistek, MD

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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