Top doctors: Treating rheumatoid arthritis
Photo credit: Steven Sunshine | Name: Dr. Steven Carsons
Specialty:Rheumatology
Location: Winthrop University Hospital of Mineola
"Rheumatologists and their staffs are knowledgeable in working with payers, manufacturers and private foundations in order to obtain these medications for their patients at a reasonable out-of-pocket expense whenever possible."
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Everyone gets a bit creaky with age, and most people develop some aches and pains from osteoarthritis, when the joint cushioning wears away.
Rheumatoid arthritis, however, is a different matter. This condition, which can occur quite early in life, develops when the immune system malfunctions.
Here's what you should know about treating rheumatoid arthritis:
1. The goal of medications...
