Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Self-help and Execise

There are things you can do to help ease the symptoms of RA.

• Find a balance between exercise and rest. You need to keep active to prevent your joints from becoming weak and stiff but don't try to do too much. Swimming is an excellent activity because it strengthens your muscles and joints without putting any strain on them. A physiotherapist can give you information and advice.
• Try to lose excess weight as this will reduce the pressure on your joints.
• An occupational therapist can suggest ways of making everyday tasks easier and may be able to provide you with specialist equipment.
• Try to eat a healthy, balanced diet and cut down on saturated fats.
• A hot water bottle may help if your joints feel stiff and painful; try an ice pack if they are hot and irritated.

Medicines

There is a large range of medicines available that can help relieve the symptoms of RA, although no medicine can cure the condition.

• Painkillers such as paracetamol may help to relieve pain and stiffness although they won't affect the progression of arthritis.
• Anti-inflammatory medicines, known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen (eg Nurofen) reduce inflammation and so relieve pain and swelling.

ARALEN

Aralen Phosphate is an antimalarial drug. The exact way that Aralen Phosphate works is unknown. Aralen Phosphate is used to treat and to prevent malaria. Aralen Phosphate is also used to treat infections caused by amoebae.
NAPROSYN

Naprosyn is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Naprosyn works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Naprosyn is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by conditions such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, bursitis, gout, or menstrual cramps.

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