ra symptoms and treatment
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has no cure, but doctors recommend that patients use aggressive treatments early in diagnosis to decrease the severity of symptoms. There are a variety of treatment methods used to control symptoms and stop joint damage, including medications, surgery, and daily routine and lifestyle changes.
Signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may include: 1  Tender, warm, swollen joints. 2  Joint stiffness that is usually worse in the mornings and after inactivity. 3  Fatigue, fever and weight loss.