WHILE RESEARCHERS WORK TOWARD finding a cure for arthritis, arthritis symptoms can be managed with an effective treatment plan. Newly diagnosed patients quickly learn that arthritis treatment is not one-size-fits-all; it is a process, and sometimes a long one, to determine the best course of treatment.

It‘s not unusual for established patients who have been treated for many years to change their course of treatment for various reasons. Whether a patient is new or established, the goal of treatment is to minimize symptoms, prevent joint damage, slow disease progression, and maintain joint function and mobility.