Steroids
Steroids are another option to alleviate inflammation and pain, as well as slow down joint damages. Nevertheless, they can be potent and dangerous at the same time, especially when you take them at a high dose. That is the reason why doctors only suggest these drugs in acute flare-ups. Glucocorticoids are the most common option to suppress symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Steroids are available in different forms, such as shots, liquids, and pills. There might be some possible side effects, such as vomiting, nausea, mouth sores, elevated liver enzymes, diabetes, high blood pressure, and more. Thus, these medications are not a good option for long-term treatments of rheumatoid arthritis. [7]
