Question: what is the best treatment for severe rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: NSAIDs. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can relieve pain and reduce inflammation. ...  Steroids. Corticosteroid medications, such as prednisone, reduce inflammation and pain and slow joint damage. ...  Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). ...  Biologic agents.