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Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain (Part 3 of 4) | HealthiNation – While there is no cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis, there are ways to relieve your pain. Related Videos: What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? (Part 1 of 4) | HealthiNation www.youtube.com Diagnosing Rheumatoid Arthritis (Part 2 of 4) | HealthiNation www.youtube.com Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain (Part 3 of 4) | HealthiNation www.youtube.com True Life Story: Rheumatoid Arthritis (Part 4 of 4) | HealthiNation www.youtube.com TRANSCRIPT: Treatment options can be broken down into two categories: medication therapies and surgical options Medication Therapies Medication therapies are used to treat the inflammation that causes the swelling and pain from rheumatoid arthritis. The primary role of most of these drugs is to slow down the inflammatory process. NSAIDs, or Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. Over-the-counter pain relievers like aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen fall into this group of medicines. These target the enzymes that cause joint inflammation and relieve pain. COX-2 Inhibitors. These are the next generation of, or newer, NSAIDs and you need a prescription from your doctor to take them. These drugs are easier on your stomach, but there have been questions about their safety in relation to the heart. It’s important to talk to your doctor about whether they’re right for you. DMARDs, or Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs. If they are taken before major joint damage happens, they can limit the long-term effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis. DMARDs include immunosuppressants …

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