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How is Still’s Disease Treated? Still’s Disease is a form of rheumatic arthritis that can affect the body’s joints and cause serious damage, particularly in the wrists as well as causing functional impairments of the both the heart and lungs. However, treatment is usually concentrated on the inflamed joints, which are controlled with a bevy of antiinflamatory drugs. Other treatment options are those that are traditionally used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis including plaquenil, azathioprine, methotrxate, and cyclophosphamide. There is an emerging class of drugs that have been having been making headway in treating Still’s Disease called biologics. This kind of progressive therapy means that with taken in conjunction with methotrxate the body recovers much faster with a more positive response. Because of the manner in which Still’s Disease manifests itself in children and teenagers, especially as joint symptoms, families should be aware of the symptoms of a Still’s Disease flare up. When it comes to Still’s Disease, it is important to schedule rest periods and remove stress; both physical and emotional, from the patient.
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