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Treatment

Finding the most effective RA treatment is crucial to managing RA. Learn about the latest treatments to see which one works best for you.

  1. Treatment Overview

    1. Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis: Treatment
    2. Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Guide
    3. Relieving RA Symptoms with Enbrel
    4. How to Manage Side Effects of RA Medications
    5. How to Manage Your RA If You Can’t Visit Your Doctor
    6. The Cost of Rheumatoid Arthritis

  2. Disease-Modifying Therapy

    1. Drugs That Slow RA's Progress
    2. Kevzara for Rheumatoid Arthritis
    3. Do RA Drugs Cause Cancer?
    4. Give DMARDs Time
    5. How Does Methotrexate Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis?
    6. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Biologic Drugs at a Glance
    7. What Is a TNF Inhibitor?
    8. Tips to Make Injections Easier With RA
    9. Infusion Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
    10. Cimzia for RA Symptom Relief
    11. Why Doesn't a Biologic Drug Help My RA Symptoms?
    12. Next Steps When a Biologic Doesn't Help Your RA
    13. Tips for Managing an RA Medication Change
    14. JAK Inhibitors for Rheumatoid Arthritis
    15. Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis With Xeljanz
    16. RA Vaccines and Other New Immune Treatments

  3. Symptom Management

    1. Which Drugs Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain?
    2. What Are NSAIDs for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
    3. Steroids to Treat Arthritis
    4. Prednisone: What to Know About Withdrawal Symptoms

  4. Complementary & Alternative Treatment

    1. Natural Remedies for RA Pain
    2. Physical and Occupational Therapy for RA
    3. Range of Motion Exercises for RA
    4. Supplements for RA: What to Know
    5. Fish Oil for Rheumatoid Arthritis
    6. Neuromodulation for Rheumatoid Arthritis
    7. Essential Oils for RA

  5. Surgery

    1. When Is Surgery Right for Rheumatoid Arthritis
    2. Recovery After RA Surgery: What to Expect
    3. Synovectomy for RA
    4. Hand and Wrist Surgery for RA
    5. What Is Elbow Replacement Surgery?
    6. Spine Surgery for Rheumatoid Arthritis
    7. Is Hip Surgery Right for Your RA?
    8. Foot and Ankle Surgery for RA

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