There are many medication options for treating arthritis and joint pain, Your doctor can recommend the best treatment for you.
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are used to decrease inflammation and stop joint damage. Unlike other medications that temporarily ease pain, DMARDs can slow the progression of diseases like Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. This means you may have fewer symptoms and less damage over time.
Gout can be controlled with these medications . Medicines help in two ways: They reduce pain during an attack, and can reduce the uric acid buildup that causes the condition.
Treating osteoporosis involves treating and preventing fractures, and using medicines to strengthen bones. A number of different medicines are used to treat osteoporosis.
Bisphosphonates slow the rate that bone is broken down in your body. This maintains bone density and reduces your risk of a broken bone.
These drugs are effective in reducing pain. NSAIDs are very effective in reducing pain and inflammation however they have to be closely monitored for side effects and are usually used for short periods. Other pain medications are safer for long term use as they cause less side effects.
Supplements and vitamins are used however some are not proven to be effective.
People with rheumatologic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and lupus often suffer infections which can be prevented by vaccination. These infections may be more severe in people with these conditions. If vaccinated, you will be less likely to get the infection you’ve been vaccinated against. However it is recommended that you speak with a Physician or an infectious disease specialist prior to doing vaccinations.
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