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Is there a diet that aids rheumatoid arthritics?
There are definitely foods you can eat that will worsen your pain with rheumatoid arthritis. Certain foods can also help too. www.webmd.com/���rheumatoid-arthritis/guide/���can-your-diet-help-relieve-rheumatoid-arthritis
Do the have a injection for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
There is no definitive injection for Rheumatoid arthritis. There are certain drugs that are used in the treatment of the symptoms of RA such as the disease modifying drug methotrxate.
Why do you give glucocorticoids in rheumatoid arthritis?
In people with rheumatoid arthritis, low dose glucocorticoid are used to reduce the progression of the disease when used in conjunction with disease-modifying anti-rheumatoid drugs (DMARD's)However the long term effects of glucocorticoids are not known.
How does rheumatoid arthritis affect the Kidney?
RA is not known to have a direct affect on kidneys, however some the drugs used in the treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis are likely to bring about kidney problems unless they are monitored carefully.
Santa give pills for rheumatoid arthritis?
To the best of my knowledge Santa does not have the necessary training to prescribe drugs.
Why is the rheumatoid arthritis patient placed on chemotherapy?
If you are talking about the prescription of methotrexate. this is done to reduce the ability of the immune system (which is the cause Of RA) to cause inflammation . the amount of this drug taken for RA is minuscule compared to that taken with chemotherapy. Methotrexate represents the gold standard in disease modifying drugs in the fight against the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
Does rheumatoid arthritis cause head hair loss?
No although some of the drugs used to treat it may have that effect.
What are immunosuppresive cytotoxic drugs?
have a stabilizing effect on the immune system. Since the inflammation associated with chronic arthritis is due to malfunctions of the immune system, use of this class of drugs has been shown to be beneficial for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
How would rheumatoid arthritis medication affect the fetus?
It is important that you consult your doctor before becoming pregnant as some of the medications involved should be discontinued well before conception. this applies to men as well as women. There a large variety of different drugs and treatments involved in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis So for more information on this subject go to the related link below (Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy: Treatment & Medication) for detailed information about these drugs at this time.
How do they treat poly arthritis?
Poly arthritis is Rheumatoid arthritis and is treated with anti inflammatory. In particularly severe cases disease modifying drugs are used that effect the ability of the immune system to cause inflammation in the joints
Why do you see a loss of energy of rheumatoid arthritis?
people that have arthritis including Rheumatoid arthritis commonly have problems with Chronic fatigue. Cause and contributing factors include: lack of sleep, chronic pain, stress, depression, anxiety, inflammation, inactivity, diet, as well as the side effects of drugs used to treat the disease.
How many rheumatology treatments are available?
Most rheumatic diseases are treated with analgesics, NSAIDs (Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs), steroids (in serious cases), DMARDs (Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs), monoclonal antibodies and the soluble TNF receptor etanercept and Methotrexate for moderate to severe Rheumatoid arthritis . Biologic agent Rituximab (Anti-B-Cell Therapy) is now licensed for use in refractory Rheumatoid Arthritis. Physiotherapy is important in the treatment of many rheumatological disorders. Occupational therapy can help patients finding alternative ways for common movements which would otherwise be restricted by their disease.
