Question: what is the best treatment for severe arthritis?
Answer: Painkillers. These medications help reduce pain, but have no effect on inflammation. ...  Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs reduce both pain and inflammation. ...  Counterirritants. ...  Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). ...  Biologic response modifiers. ...  Corticosteroids.