Rheumatoid arthritis shoulder pain may be related to the disease is not controlled smoothly, clinically commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or glucocorticoid treatment.
1. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: such as indomethacin, celecoxib, etc., this kind of drugs have a fast onset of action, for rheumatoid arthritis pain relief effect is good, but there can be gastrointestinal as well as cardiovascular system and other adverse reactions, for renal insufficiency, active hemorrhage, active ulcers are prohibited.
2. Glucocorticoid: commonly used preparations for prednisone, methylprednisolone, etc., with powerful immunosuppression and anti-inflammatory effect, analgesic effect is obvious. However, long-term use is prone to hypertension, obesity, infection, osteoporosis and other adverse reactions.
Rheumatoid arthritis shoulder pain patients are advised to go to the rheumatology and immunology department of the regular hospital, and follow the doctor’s instructions to take medication.