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There are really very few things that are helpful to a person that suffers from RA. In some cases where inflammation that is caused by RA puts pressure on nerves near joints massage may be helpful. Aside from that however the treatments comprise mainly analgesics non steroidal anti inflammatory's when that fails to help they go to steroidal anti inflammatory's or disease modifying drugs that effect the immune system.
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What kind of doctor treats Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatologist or, often times, a primary care provider.
What kind of vegetable fight inflammation of arthritis?
I have had arthritis for many years Rheumatoid arthritis. And I have never found any diet or thing to eat that had a good effect on inflammation. There is also no scientific info that leads one to believe there is.
What kind of quality of live does someone have with rheumatoid arthritis?
Depending on the severity of the disease and the ability to keep it under controll anywhere from fine to miserable.
What kind of doctor specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases characterized by inflammation in the connective tissues?
Rheumatologists specialize in the evaluation and treatment of diseases characterized by inflammation in the connective tissues. Examples of these diseases are lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
What kind of disease is rhumatoid?
Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease. RA can be split into up to 80 different types of diseases, and they affect about fifty million Americans.
What kind of medicine is gold used in?
gold is an old treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. new treatments that suppress the immune system are more successful at preventing flares
Which of these autoimmune disorders attacks the digestive system Crohn's diseas es rheumatoid arthritis?
Crohn's disease is an autoimmune disorder that attacks the digestive system. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that attacks the joints.
What kind of arthritis starts with a C?
What kind of arthritis starts with a c
Is psoriatic arthritis rheumatoid arthritis?
No, psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are two different things with different symptoms. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder, while psoriatic arthritis is a complication of psoriasis.
What kind of ailments do rheumatologists treat?
A rheumatologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating arthritis. While we frequently think of arthritis afflicting older people, juvenile arthritis affects children, so it is very possible that your friend's teenage daughter sees a rheumatologist for a problem such as that.
What kind of diseases could be responsible for multiple joint pain and tightnes numberness tingling and pain in hands and fingers?
I would look at rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, diabetic neuropathy and lastly carpal tunnel syndrome.
What kind of arthritis does hyperuricemia lead to?
Gout Arthritis
