Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

At Epigenetics Healing Center, we approach all clients and cases individually according to the client as a person. The first step is to always identify the symptoms and then breakdown what the likely cause is. The next step is to identify an appropriate program, laboratories and action steps to improve your condition. We will educate you on all aspects of your health, so that you can have some independence in your health. Finally, we develop a personalized solution that will best relieve your pain by getting to the root cause of the issue. Call today, and get on your way to combating your rheumatoid arthritis.

While there is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis in traditional drug therapy, there are several at-home and professional treatments that patients can undergo to help improve symptoms and slow the progression of the condition. These treatments can include:

Physical therapy

A slow but steady path to improved symptoms, physical therapy, and joint-friendly physical activity can help patients improve their rheumatoid arthritis pain. The key to this treatment is keeping physical activity low-impact to train the joints to function without pain.

Medication

Some cases of rheumatoid arthritis can be managed through the use of anti-rheumatic medications or DMARDs. These medications can slow down the progression of rheumatoid arthritis, often preventing permanent damage to other joints and tissues in the body. They may also inhibit the body’s ability to recognize disease or irregular cell formations.

Self-care

For many patients, rheumatoid arthritis symptoms can be the most painful when fatigued. Prioritizing rest and a routine sleeping schedule can help reduce inflammation, causing symptoms to lessen. Using heating pads while resting can also improve blood flow.

Surgery

In severe cases of rheumatoid arthritis, a patient may need surgery to regain the affected joint’s function. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, one of the following surgeries could help eliminate your rheumatoid arthritis by repairing or replacing the joints needed for full function and flexibility:

• Synovectomy
• Tendon repair
• Joint fusion
• Total joint replacement

The Epigenetics Way

Find the Root Cause, Create a plan, Execute the plan, Rheumatoid Arthritis typically becomes a thing of the past

If you find yourself experiencing pain, swelling, or stiffness in your joints, this may be a sign you have rheumatoid arthritis, especially if you find yourself in discomfort when you are not moving or using your joints. Fatigue, fever, and loss of appetite can also be a common side effect of people having trouble living comfortably with joint pain.

Getting early treatment for rheumatoid arthritis can be very beneficial to a patient. Not only will you find ways to relieve your pain and discomfort, but early treatment can also prevent rheumatoid arthritis from worsening. Untreated rheumatoid arthritis can lead to permanent joint damage. Noticing symptoms of this condition and getting treatment early on can help to save compromised joints and prevent the need for surgery.

To get the most out of your rheumatoid arthritis treatment consultation, it’s important to come prepared. Many patients prefer to do the following before arriving at their consultation:

• Bring a list of your suspected rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.
• Bring a list of any medications you are taking.

It’s highly recommended that you make a list of questions to ask Dr. Goodbinder. These questions may include:

• Which tests do I need to determine if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
• Which medications would you recommend for me?
• Will increased exercise improve my symptoms?
• How do I know if my treatment is working?
• What lifestyle changes do you recommend I do to improve my symptoms?