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There is no known cure for rheumatoid arthritis at present the treatment of rheumatoid Arthritis consists of reducing joint inflammation, pain, maximizing joint function, and prevention of joint destruction and deformity. Early medical treatment is important for the best results. Positive and timely treatment can improve function, reduce or even stop damage to joints. The best approach to RA involves a combination of medication, rest, joint-strengthening exercises, joint protection, and patient (and family) education. Treatment is organized according to its severity and location in the body, as well as the general health, occupation and age of the person. Close cooperation between the patient's medical professionals and family can be very important in good outcomes.

The medications that are used in treating RA: are first line drugs that are fast acting such as aspirin and cortisone (corticosteroids), are used to reduce pain and inflammation. And then and slow-acting "second-line drugs" (also referred to as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs or DMARDs). These second-line drugs, such as gold, methotrexate, and hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), promote disease remission and prevent progressive joint destruction, but they are not anti-inflammatory agents.

The harmful effect of the RA varies depending on the individual. In some cases RA can be can be managed with rest, pain and anti-inflammatory medications alone. In general, however, early treatment is the best way to improve function and minimize disability as a result of joint destruction with the use of second-line drugs (disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs), as soon as possible after diagnosis. More often then not aggressive second-line drugs, such as methotrexate, in addition to anti-inflammatory drugs are required to keep RA under control. In

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