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Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis 15.11.22 at 7pm @Lwnurses #LWN #LearnWithNurses Una O’Connor RGN Dip Operations Manager, Smart Health Solutions @unasnews Rheumatoid Arthritis: Treatment & Management 15.11.22 at 8pm @Lwnurses #LWN #LearnWithNurses Una O’Connor RGN Dip Operations Manager, Smart Health Solutions @unasnews What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid Arthritis is the result of an immune response in which the body’s immune system attacks its own healthy cells. It is a long-term condition that causes joint pain, swelling and stiffness. Signs & Symptoms • Pain or achngin more than one oint • Stiffnessn more than one ont • T enderness and swelngin more than one oint • T he same symptoms on both sides ofthe body(such asn both hands or both knees) • Weight loss • F ever • Fatigue or tiredness • W eakness Treatment •Medications. •Physiotherapyand occupationaltherapy. •Surgery. •Routine monitoringand ongoingcare. •Complimentarytherapies. Medication • Analgesia • NSAIDs • DMARDs • Biologics Medication DMARDs : Biologics •Apremilast • Abatacept (Orencia • Adalimumab (Humira •Azathioprine • Anakinra (Kineret ) •Ciclosporin •Cyclophosphamide • CertolizumaCimzia) • Etanercept (Enbre)l •Hydroxychloroquine • Golimumab (Simponi, Simponi Aria) •Leflunomide • Infliximab(Remicad)e •Methotrexate • Rituximab(Rituxa) •Mycophenolate • Sarilumab (Kevzara •sulfasalazine • Tocilizumab(Act e m) aLiving with RA • Self Care • Monitoring • Rest & Exercise • Stress management • Mental Health Management • Health Diet Exercise • Start low, go slow. • Modify activity when arthritis symptoms increase, try to stay active. • Activities should be joint-friendly. • Recognise safe places and ways to be active. • Talk to a health professional or certified exercise specialist. Summary • There is no cure or arthrts,but t can be treated and managed. • Treatments include medi caton,non- drug therapies such as physicaltherapyor patient education,and someti mes surgery . • Managi ng arthrits symptoms i s mportant to reduce pain,prev ent or deaydi sabity,and improve the overall quality of life.