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Rheumatoid vasculitis (RV) is a rare complication of RA, and treatment depends on how severe it is. Here's a general breakdown:

Mild RV:
- Corticosteroids like prednisone are often the first step
- Keeping affected skin areas clean and protected

Moderate to Severe RV
- A combination of corticosteroids and Show Full Answer

Rheumatoid vasculitis (RV) is a rare complication of RA, and treatment depends on how severe it is. Here's a general breakdown:

Mild RV:
- Corticosteroids like prednisone are often the first step
- Keeping affected skin areas clean and protected

Moderate to Severe RV:
- A combination of corticosteroids and immunosuppressants like methotrexate or azathioprine
- Biologics such as Orencia (abatacept) or Rituxan (rituximab) for more serious cases
- In some cases, the DMARD Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide) may be needed

As one myRAteam member shared about Rituxan: *"Praying that the Rituxan infusions send the rheumatoid vasculitis packing — it must be hard to deal with."*

It's also worth knowing that keeping RA itself well-controlled can help manage RV too, since better RA treatment may reduce the risk of vasculitis complications overall.

Always work closely with your rheumatologist to find the right treatment plan, as the best option really depends on which parts of the body are affected.

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