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Living with rheumatoid arthritis means facing many challenges, one of which is getting effective treatment for pain. My latest article for HealthCentral looks at how a pain specialist can help:

“Treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA) doesn’t begin and stop with a rheumatologist. RA is a complex systemic condition that can benefit from a team approach. A pain specialist can be a valuable addition to your team.

RA and pain

People with RA may experience pain, ranging from mild to severe. This can be caused by either active RA inflammation or the pain of damaged joints. Achieving RA remission often greatly reduces the experience of pain, but some people don’t respond to the treatments currently available. Getting effective pain control is an important factor in improving quality of life. But getting that pain treated can be a challenge.

As more effective RA medications have been developed, some rheumatologists no longer treat pain, instead focusing on inflammation.”

Read more about incorporating pain specialists in RA pain treatment, including some wise words of wisdom from two fabulous doctors.