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How Can Rheumatoid Arthritis Be Treated?

what is rheumatoid arthritis? What starts all this arthritis? How can I get rid of it? In one of my hands the thumb wants to kind a get stuck sometimes it s doing it now. So I really can t close my hand all the way all the time. You were showing this rheumatoid art. has something to do with balance would it have anything too do with the side of your foot hurting? I sit on it practically all day when I m sitting and their not kicked up. Well I ll go THANKS CONNIE
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Kindly provide your reports for giving comment on that. For rheumatoid arthritis confirmation rh factor estimation and anti CCP investigation done. Non-steroid antinflammatory drug prescribed for relieving inflammation and pain. Disease modifying drugs also can be prescribed like hydroxyurea or methotrexate. Consult physician for examination.

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How Can Rheumatoid Arthritis Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Kindly provide your reports for giving comment on that. For rheumatoid arthritis confirmation rh factor estimation and anti CCP investigation done. Non-steroid antinflammatory drug prescribed for relieving inflammation and pain. Disease modifying drugs also can be prescribed like hydroxyurea or methotrexate. Consult physician for examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.