Treatment plays a key role in the management of your inflammatory condition and in reducing or stopping the joint damage. Treatment usually involves a combination of medications and other non-drug therapies. In some cases, treatment may also involve surgery.
The treatment is always tailored to each person’s individual situation, including the severity of your condition, the effectiveness of specific therapies, and the presence of any side effects. Treatment choices may also be affected by the person’s other health conditions, especially those affecting the liver or kidneys. Therefore, it is important to work closely with your rheumatologist and specialist nurses to discuss your options and form a treatment management plan. FS support with your management plan, to promote your taking the ownership of your health.