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Medications that offer relief of arthritis symptoms (joint pain, stiffness and swelling) include:
Anti-inflammatory painkiller drugs, such as aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen
Topical (applied directly to the skin) pain relievers
Corticosteroids, such as prednisone
Narcotic pain relievers
There are also many strong medications called disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) that are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. These medicines usually work by interfering with or suppressing the immune system attack on the joints. They include:
Plaquenil (originally used to treat malaria)
Immune suppression drugs such as methotrexate, Imuran, Cytoxan, and cyclosporin
Biologic treatments, such as Enbrel, Humira, Remicade, Orencia, and Rituxan
Other drugs, such as Azulfidine and Arava
Why Is Rest and Exercise Important?
A balance of rest and exercise is important in treating rheumatoid arthritis. During flare-ups (worsening of joint inflammation), it is best to rest the joints that are inflamed. This may be accomplished by the temporary use of a cane or joint splints.
When joint inflammation is decreased, guided exercise programs are necessary to maintain flexibility of the joints and to strengthen the muscles that surround the joints. Range-of-motion exercises should be done regularly to maintain joint mobility.
Taken from http://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/guide/rheumatoid-arthritis-basics?page=2
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