What can you do the help kids with rheumatoid arthrist?

There are many pain killers available that will deal with the pain of RA to some extent. However Inti anti inflammatory are the best way to go with this disease. when you are having a flare of RA you need to bring the inflammation causing the pain under control. in some cases this can be achieved by using over the counter medications such as "voltarin" (diclofenac) in reasonably strong doses taking care to follow the instructions as these are notorious for causing intestinal bleeding. next in line are prescription drugs such as "celebrex" (Celecoxib) these are less harmful to the gut and are more effective in combating the inflammation for many people. However there are many possible side effects The next type of drug used would be steroidal inti inflammatorys like prednisone. However regardles of how you relieve the pain of rheumatoid arthritis it is imperative that the inflamation is brought under control as it will completely destroy cartilage in the joint leading to disability, and disfigurement.