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What if I'm scared of stronger treatment for rheumatoid arthritis?

As with any prescription, potential side effects of a rheumatoid arthritis medication must be balanced with the benefits. In this video, rheumatologist Paula Rackoff, MD, explains how side effects can be monitored and managed.


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  • How can you help a patient worried about arthritis treatment?

  • What's next if initial rheumatoid arthritis treatment fails?

  • Is it ever too late to treat rheumatoid arthritis?

  • What types of rheumatoid arthritis pain should I report to my doctor?

  • If rheumatoid arthritis treatment is working, how should I feel?

  • How soon does rheumatoid arthritis treatment work?

  • What is the best lifestyle change for rheumatoid arthritis?

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Up Next

  • Will the right rheumatoid arthritis treatment relieve all symptoms?

  • How can you help a patient worried about arthritis treatment?

  • What's next if initial rheumatoid arthritis treatment fails?

  • Is it ever too late to treat rheumatoid arthritis?

  • What types of rheumatoid arthritis pain should I report to my doctor?

  • If rheumatoid arthritis treatment is working, how should I feel?

  • How soon does rheumatoid arthritis treatment work?

  • What is the best lifestyle change for rheumatoid arthritis?

  • Will the right psoriatic arthritis treatment relieve all symptoms?

  • Can I treat psoriatic arthritis without medication?

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