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Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Because rheumatoid arthritis presents itself in many different ways, treatment must be tailored to the individual, taking into account the severity of the person's arthritis, other medical conditions a person may have, and their individual lifestyle. Current treatment methods focus on relieving pain, reducing inflammation, stopping or slowing joint damage, and improving a person's functioning and sense of well-being.
Follow the links below to find information about the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Reviewed December 2011
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Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Links to summaries of systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments for rheumatoid arthritis
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| Title: | Exercise Therapy for Arthritis |
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| Publisher: | HealthInsite Topic Page |
| Description: | Links to information on exercise as therapy for arthritis |
| Date: | Sep 2011 |
| Title: | Population differences in health-care use for arthritis and osteoporosis in Australia |
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| Publisher: | Australian Institute of Health and Welfare |
| Description: | This report presents differences in health-care use for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis between population groups. The report suggests that, among those with osteoarthritis or osteoporosis, females are more likely to take actions to manage their condition and have a lower rate of joint replacement than males. |
| Date: | Aug 2011 |
| Title: | The use of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs for the management of rheumatoid arthritis |
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| Publisher: | Australian Institute of Health and Welfare |
| Description: | Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are now considered first-line treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). When initiated early, they have been shown to alter the disease course and reduce joint erosion, reducing or preventing disability and improving quality of life. |
| Date: | Mar 2011 |
| Title: | Taking control of your rheumatoid arthritis : a practical guide to treatments, services and lifestyle choices |
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| Publisher: | Arthritis Australia |
| Description: | This booklet is to help people with rheumatoid arthritis better understand their condition and manage their symptoms so they can continue to lead active, healthy lives. The booklet provides information and practical advice on working with your healthcare team, choosing appropriate foods and activities, understanding arthritis medicines and finding support. |
| Date: | Mar 2011 |
| Title: | Use of health services for arthritis and osteoporosis |
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| Publisher: | Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) |
| Description: | There is considerable variation in the type and extent of health services used and actions taken to manage the three conditions. While the management of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis is primarily focused on reducing pain and slowing down disease progression, the focus in the case of osteoporosis is largely on containing its role as a risk factor for fractures and other associated complications. |
| Date: | Nov 2010 |
| Title: | Coxibs and arthritis pain and inflammation - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | A class of drugs called COX-2 inhibitors, or coxibs, have been designed to help relieve pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. |
| Date: | Sep 2010 |
| Title: | New Drugs - Certolizumab |
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| Publisher: | Australian Prescriber |
| Description: | Certolizumab, like adalimumab, etanercept and infliximab, is a tumour necrosis factor inhibitor indicated for rheumatoid arthritis. It is a recombinant humanised antibody Fab' fragment which has been pegylated to extend its plasma half-life to that of the whole antibody. |
| Date: | Aug 2010 |
| Title: | Rheumatoid arthritis: prescription medicines - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Find out about the prescription medicines available to treat rheumatoid arthritis. This information will help you to understand your treatment options. |
| Date: | Mar 2010 |
| Title: | Remicade for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Remicade is the Australian brand name for a medicine called infliximab, which is used for treating rheumatoid arthritis in adults and some other autoimmune conditions. |
| Date: | Feb 2010 |
| Title: | Methotrexate (Vietnamese) |
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| Publisher: | Arthritis Australia |
| Description: | This information sheet provides details about Methotrexate (brand name Methoblastin), a medicine used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic conditions. The sheet includes information on how to take Methotrexate, monitoring your condition while taking the medicine and the precautions and possible side effects of Methotrexate. Written in Vietnamese. |
| Date: | Jan 2010 |
| Title: | Methotrexate (Greek) |
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| Publisher: | Arthritis Australia |
| Description: | This information sheet provides details about Methotrexate (brand name Methoblastin), a medicine used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic conditions. The sheet includes information on how to take Methotrexate, monitoring your condition while taking the medicine and the precautions and possible side effects of Methotrexate. Written in Greek. |
| Date: | Jan 2010 |
| Title: | Methotrexate (Arabic) |
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| Publisher: | Arthritis Australia |
| Description: | This information sheet provides details about Methotrexate (brand name Methoblastin), a medicine used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic conditions. The sheet includes information on how to take Methotrexate, monitoring your condition while taking the medicine and the precautions and possible side effects of Methotrexate. Written in Arabic. |
| Date: | Jan 2010 |
| Title: | Arthritis |
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| Publisher: | The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health |
| Description: | Arthritis literally means 'inflammation of the joint'. There are approximately 150 conditions that can be classified as arthritis. The most common symptoms are pain, swelling and stiffness in one or more joints, and fatigue. Three of the most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. |
| Date: | Dec 2009 |
| Title: | Guideline for the non-surgical management of hip and knee osteoarthritis |
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| Publisher: | Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) |
| Description: | These guidelines are intended to address issues around the growing incidence of arthritis and osteoporosis in the Australian population, and include evidence-based advice for the diagnosis and management of patients with these conditions |
| Date: | Jul 2009 |
| Title: | Methotrexate (Chinese) |
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| Publisher: | Arthritis Australia |
| Description: | This information sheet provides details about Methotrexate (brand name Methoblastin), a medicine used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic conditions. The sheet includes information on how to take Methotrexate, monitoring your condition while taking the medicine and the precautions and possible side effects of Methotrexate. Written in Chinese. |
| Date: | Jan 2009 |
| Title: | Juvenile arthritis in Australia |
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| Publisher: | Australian Institute of Health and Welfare |
| Description: | Juvenile arthritis is one of the common chronic diseases affecting Australian children. The disease contributes significantly to ill health, affecting growth and skeletal maturity of children. The life course of the disease entails a variety of complications, activity limitations and need for regular support and care. |
| Date: | Oct 2008 |
| Title: | Pain relief for children |
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| Publisher: | Australian Prescriber |
| Description: | Paracetamol, ibuprofen and codeine are the most commonly used medicines for treating pain in children. Aspirin is no longer recommended for children under the age of 12. |
| Date: | Jun 2008 |
| Title: | Paediatric analgesia |
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| Publisher: | Australian Prescriber |
| Description: | In Australia, the main analgesic medications used in children in an ambulatory setting are paracetamol, ibuprofen and codeine. There has been significant debate in the literature recently as to which of these is the safest and most effective drug to use in children. |
| Date: | Jun 2008 |
| Title: | Rheumatoid arthritis |
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| Publisher: | Arthritis Australia |
| Description: | Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes pain and swelling of the joints. This information sheet is for people affected by rheumatoid arthritis to help them understand how they may be affected and what they can do to manage this condition. |
| Date: | Jan 2007 |
| Title: | Antibodies to cyclic citrullinated peptides: how they assist in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis |
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| Publisher: | Australian Prescriber |
| Description: | New assays for antibodies against artificially generated cyclic citrullinated peptides are of importance in the assessment of patients with suspected rheumatoid arthritis, especially during the early stages of the disease. |
| Date: | Dec 2006 |
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