How to treat rheumatoid joint pain

Rheumatoid arthritis joint pain caused by drug therapy, and patients should take drug treatment as soon as possible to prevent the performance of joint deformity. Among them, patients should first apply anti-rheumatic disease drugs, commonly used include methotrexate, leflunomide, sulfasalazine, hydroxychloroquine, etc. Although these drugs to reduce joint pain effect is relatively poor, but it can stop the disease progression, prevent joint deformity. Patients may also need to take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or low-dose corticosteroids, which can relieve joint pain. Common drugs include diclofenac sodium, meloxicam, celecoxib, etc. For different rheumatoid arthritis patients, drugs may also be used under the guidance of a specialist according to the specific situation. For advanced rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain caused by joint deformity may be considered for surgery. The above scheme is for reference only. Please use specific drugs under the guidance of professional doctors in combination with your own situation.