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292 The Immune System <strong>and</strong> Allergies<br />

ication. Combinations <strong>of</strong> medications <strong>of</strong>ten provide<br />

the greatest relief. Surgery to replace seriously<br />

damaged joints with prosthetic joints<br />

becomes a treatment option when other therapeutic<br />

approaches cannot contain symptoms.<br />

MEDICATIONS TO TREAT RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS<br />

acetaminophen<br />

adalimumab<br />

anakinra<br />

aspirin<br />

azathioprine<br />

cyclosporine<br />

etanercept<br />

gold salts<br />

hydroxychloroquine<br />

ibupr<strong>of</strong>en<br />

infliximab<br />

ketopr<strong>of</strong>en<br />

leflunomide<br />

methotrexate<br />

methylprednisolone<br />

naproxen<br />

prednisolone<br />

prednisone<br />

sulfasalazine<br />

Risk Factors <strong>and</strong> Preventive Measures<br />

Researchers believe rheumatoid arthritis develops<br />

when various genetic, environmental, <strong>and</strong> hormonal<br />

factors converge. But specific risk factors<br />

remain elusive. There are no known measures to<br />

prevent rheumatoid arthritis from developing.<br />

Early diagnosis <strong>and</strong> treatment <strong>of</strong> juvenile rheumatoid<br />

arthritis are important to maintain optimal<br />

joint structure, integrity, <strong>and</strong> function. Prevention<br />

efforts focus on minimizing the consequences that<br />

the inflammation <strong>of</strong> rheumatoid arthritis causes,<br />

to preserve joint function as well as QUALITY OF<br />

LIFE.<br />

See also AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS; CHONDROITIN;<br />

GLUCOSAMINE; JOINT REPLACEMENT; LIVING WITH IMMUNE<br />

DISORDERS; RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE; SAME; SCAR;<br />

STRESS AND STRESS MANAGEMENT; VASCULITIS; X-RAY.

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