Treatments can’t cure autoimmune diseases, but they can control the overactive immune
response and bring down inflammation or at least reduce pain and inflammation.
Drugs used to treat these conditions include:
-nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) and naproxen (Naprosyn) -immune-suppressing drugs -Treatments are also available to relieve symptoms like pain, swelling, fatigue, and skin rashes. -Eating a well-balanced diet -Regular exercise may also help you feel better. -Physical therapy -Hormone replacement, if necessary -Blood transfusions, in cases where blood is affected
NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS (NSAIDs) |
BLOOD TRANSFUSION |
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PHYSICAL THERAPY |
HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY |