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 Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the joints. In this condition joints are subjected to inflammation, which causes damage to cartilage and bones. Along with causing significant pain and limited range of motion, the joint damage associated with rheumatoid arthritis can cause disabling deformities, particularly in the hands and feet. It's important to treat rheumatoid arthritis early on. The disease is progressive, and a significant amount of damage occurs in the first couple years of onset. Slowing or halting its progress in the early days can decrease your pain and disability in the years to come. R heumatoid Arthritis Treatment Bad news for those who don't like to take medications: The only reliable way to halt or slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis is to take disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). There are two main types of these drugs: one that suppresses the whole immune system, and one that hones in on c