How to treat rheumatic arthritis?

Many ways: First, see a rheumatologist and get the correct diagnosis. Treatment of all types of inflammatory arthritis include rest of imflamed joints, anti-inflammatory medication, possibly low dose steroids or injections of steroids into joints. Systemic treatments such as Methotrexate and biologic therapy (like Enbrel (etanercept) or humira) are also used physical therapy also important.