What is the best medication for rheumatoid arthritis pain

1. Glucosamine and chondroitin; 2. Corticosteroids

Explanation:

     Rheumatoid arthritis  is an autoimmune disease characterized by the body's own attack on the joints, which causes swelling, stiffness and joint pain, even able to limit movement in everyday life. The disorder usually attacks especially toes, knees and ankles.  If chronic inflammation is not contained, it leads to deformation and even degeneration of the bones. The impairment in quality of life is illustrated by the difficulty of performing tasks as simple as brushing teeth.

    There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis yet, but fortunately the medicines available today allow the patient to lead a practically normal life.

There are 2 types of medicines that could be the best medication for this disease:

1. Corticosteroids: are a class of anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs that is used to suppress the body's defense mechanisms. Corticosteroids are a synthetic derivative of the hormone cortisol and are very potent and have the most diverse indications for use. It acts mainly relieving the pain, and decreasing the inflammation, which causes pain too. Although your chronic use may lead to side effects.

2. Glucosamine and chondroitin which are two key substances for the treatment of arthritis, arthrosis, joint pain and joint destruction. These substances when used together help in rebuilding the tissues that form the cartilage itself, fighting against inflammation and pain.