“How can rheumatoid arthritis be managed?”
My mother has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. There are times when her pain becomes extreme. What is the way to manage this condition? Are painkillers the only rescue?
6 Answers
RA is managed with specific medications such as plaquenil, methotrexate, sulfasalazine and Leflunomide
Prednisone may be used in “small doses”
newer medications termed Biologics and jak inhibitors may be necessary
No one knows more about RA than RHEUMATOLOGISTS - please make appt to see one today
Prednisone may be used in “small doses”
newer medications termed Biologics and jak inhibitors may be necessary
No one knows more about RA than RHEUMATOLOGISTS - please make appt to see one today
Dr. Tamar Brionez
Houston, TX
Hello!
Pain killers should be rarely used. Please see a rheumatologist to get on appropriate disease managing meds.
Thanks so much!!
Best regards,
Dr. Brionez
Pain killers should be rarely used. Please see a rheumatologist to get on appropriate disease managing meds.
Thanks so much!!
Best regards,
Dr. Brionez
Drugs that only control pain do not stop the damage done to the joints and other body systems by the inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis. Most patients with active rheumatoid arthritis need to be on disease modifying drugs or combinations that might include biologic agents. The sooner the inflammation Is under control, the better the long-term outcome may be. Patients with active Rheumatoid arthritis should seek advice from their physician or a rheumatologist
Painkillers have their own risks. Your mother should see a rheumatologist to discuss Nsaids, Dmards, and biologics.
There are many medications available to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The patient should see a rheumatologist, who is best equipped to recommend appropriate medication.
I actually do not recommend Painkillers as they are not treating the root of the cause of the problems. Rheumatic patients must be treated with DMARD therapy and go on tnf or biologic treatments. Please find a rheumatologist near you. Best wishes.
