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Honestly, the cause of rheumatoid arthritis could be several things. One cause may be a genetic factor. If your parents, or one of your parents carries the gene, it could be passed on to their children. Another possible cause, which seems to be widely accepted by medical professionals, is that it is an auto immune disease. Some professionals believe it is caused by a virus or bacteria which causes the immune system response to attempt to rid it from your body.
RA is more prevalent in women than men and juvenile RA can occur in children.
It's hard to say what the best treatment is, but the most common appears to be applying heat or cold and taking anti-inflammatories in the early stages. As the disease progresses, methotrexate is commonly prescribed, though there are other drugs that are used. If being diagnosed has been delayed, Pregnisone (a steroid) may be used to stop the progression of the disease and protect the joints until the other drugs take effect.
Treatment can also include join replacement surgery in some cases.
Alternative treatments, which can be used in conjunction with the conventional treatment or alone, include modifying your diet. Some foods, sugar for one, are thought to contribute to the swelling and pain. Herbal supplements can also be taken. Of course, use of such treatments should be discussed with your medical provider.
Simple exercises to prevent long term weakening of your joints caused by lack of use should be discussed with your medical provider!
Of course, you will want to find a medical provider to diagnose and help plan your treatment. If you are taking methotrexate, it is important that you have tests at regular intervals to measure the amount that is in your liver.
What else can I help you with?
What medicine cures arthritis?
It seems that there is no cure for Rheumatoid arthritis. But you can use rheumatoid arthritis diet to keep the rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms under control.
Use rheumatiod arthritis in a sentence?
There is at present no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, which is an Autoimmune disease.
What has the author Joseph Echtman written?
Joseph Echtman has written: 'The cure of rheumatoid arthritis and related conditions'
Is surgery possible for rheumatoid arthritis?
rheumatoidarthritis is an autoimmune disease that attacks joints and other tissue of the body there is no cure for it at present. Rheumatoid arthritis can lead to surgery in the form of replacement joints and repairs to the damage it may eventually do,
Can you catch Rheumatoid Arthritis from eating after someone who has it?
No, Rheumatoid arthritis is not contagious.
Is that true that urine therapy can cure disease?
to the best of my Knowledge, and I have dealt with Rheumatoid arthritis for many years there is no urine therapy that will help with arthritis. or warts for that matter.
Are there any daily supplements that will help with the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis?
There isn't any diet that is known to cure rheumatoid arthritis but some can lessen their effects. You can find a diet plan and list of supplements here http://www.livingwithrheumatoidarthritis.com/ArthritisDietandNutrition.html
Am I at risk for rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is not a hereditary condition. While it is not passed down parents, certain genes that make you more susceptible to rheumatoid arthritis are.
Is Milwaukee shoulder a form of rheumatoid arthritis?
No, Milwaukee shoulder is not a type of rheumatoid arthritis.
What is the medical term meaning Rheumatoid Arthritis in the toes?
Rheumatoid arthritis in the toes Forefoot problems such as hammer toes, claw toes, mallet toes, and bunions often develop as a result of arthritis, particularly rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis results from inflammation of which of the following membranes?
Rheumatoid arthritis results from the inflammation of the synovial membranes.
Can you get rheumatoid arthritis as a child?
Yes you can, This is called Juvenile Rheumatoid arthritis and even baby's can have serious problems with it.
