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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Treatment
There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis. The goals with treatment of rheumatoid arthritis are to slow down the disease, to decrease pain and inflammation, maintain joint function, and to minimize joint damage and complications. Treatment will vary from patient to patient and frequently varies over time. It often involves taking more than one drug and should be started as soon as possible to minimize permanent joint damage.
Patients should work with their rheumatologist and their primary care physician to coordinate their care over time and to take advantage of new treatments as they become available.
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This article last reviewed on September 30, 2006.
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