Treatment
Physiotherapy and exercise form are vital. They are particularly effective in preventing long term stiffness.
Many patients use NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) which are painkillers similar to ibuprofen or aspirin. Other important treatments include immune suppressants such as methotrexate or sulfasalazine. Newer drugs include Etanercept and Infliximab which act against a protein called TNF, and bisphosphonates.
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