With rheumatoid arthritis, I experience serious inflammatory pain once or twice a week. I have stiffness in my neck and shoulder pain. What are the latest treatments for autoimmune diseases and body pain?
If you have rheumatoid arthritis with weekly inflammatory pain, neck stiffness, and shoulder pain, it may mean your current treatment needs adjustment. Newer treatments include injections and JAK inhibitor tablets, which work by targeting the immune system more precisely to reduce inflammation, pain, and joint damage. Along with medicines, physiotherapy, stretching exercises, heat therapy, and proper pain management can greatly help with stiffness and muscle pain. It is best to discuss these newer options with your rheumatologist, as early control of inflammation can improve comfort and prevent further joint problems.