A 40-year-old member asked:
what is rheumatoid arthritis and what can be done to deal/help it?
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Dr. Sewa Legha answered
50 years experience Medical Oncology
Acute inflammatory : Rheumatoid arthritis is an acute inflammation of the joints which causes much pain, swelling and stiifness of the joints and commonly occurs in the younger age groups. There are good treatments available for it now but you need to see a specialist called rheumatologist in order to get the best medical care.
Answered on Feb 25, 2014
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Dr. EVAN Leibowitz answered
25 years experience Rheumatology
Autoimmune disease: Ra occurs when our immune system attacks the linings of our joints causing pain and stiffness. Small and large joints can be affected. Fatigue is common. Treatment helps the symptoms and also prevents future joint damage and disability. There are many treatments available. Common treatments include disease modifying anti rheumatic drugs or dmards. These include methotrexate, enbrel, (etanercept) and humira.
Answered on Jan 2, 2014
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Dr. Douglas Mund answered
46 years experience Rheumatology
Probably you cannot: There is no telling why or when rheumatoid disease gets worse. It is extremely rare for the disease to spontaneously go into remission. You need to sp ... Read More
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony LaBarbera answered
28 years experience Pediatrics
See below: There are treatment options. You need to discuss them with your rheumatologist.
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Miller answered
51 years experience Rheumatology
Multiple therapies: Many experts use biologic drugs soon after diagnosis as they don't produce growth or endocrine problems like steroids.
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bruce Rothschild answered
48 years experience Rheumatology
No: No, it can be effectively controlled and there are some associations - including smoking - so another reason not to smoke.
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