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What are the options for knee injections to treat rheumatoid arthritis?

Corticosteroid (cortisone) injections are commonly used to treat knee pain and inflammation in RA. These injections can provide significant pain relief and reduce swelling in the knee joint. Some myRAteam members report living pain-free for up to three Show Full Answer

What are the options for knee injections to treat rheumatoid arthritis?

Corticosteroid (cortisone) injections are commonly used to treat knee pain and inflammation in RA. These injections can provide significant pain relief and reduce swelling in the knee joint. Some myRAteam members report living pain-free for up to three months after each injection. To be eligible for cortisone injections, you must:
- Be free of infection
- Not have severely damaged joints
- Not have bleeding conditions
- Not be on blood thinners

Other knee treatment options may include draining excess fluid from the joint or, in cases where medication doesn't provide relief, various surgical procedures might be considered to restore knee function.

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