How do you Treat Polyarthritis?
Treatment of polyarthritis focuses on relieving symptoms and improving joint function.
Medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and diclofenac reduce both pain and inflammation.,/p>
Corticosteroids and disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are particularly helpful if you have auto immune polyarthritis.
Biologic response modifiers such as etanercept are genetically engineered drugs used to target various protein molecules that are involved in the immune response.
If conservative measures don't help, your doctor may suggest surgical procedures such as joint repair, joint replacement or Joint fusion.
- In many cases, arthritis symptoms can be reduced with weight loss, exercise, heating pads or ice packs.
- Assistive devices such as canes, walkers, can help improve your ability to perform daily tasks. Glucosamine supplements may be tried for relieving polyarthralgia.
- Many people use alternative therapies such as acupuncture, massage, yoga or tai chi to improve joint flexibility and range of motion.
Physical therapies such as exercises in a warm water pool (hydrotherapy), physiotherapy and occupational therapy are also helpful in improving your general fitness and muscle strength.
