Rheumatoid Arthritis Area of Care

At Prosperity Specialty Pharmacy, our team of clinical professionals helps our patients manage their Rheumatoid Arthritis and live active, fulfilling, and productive lives. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a form of arthritis that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in various joints, commonly in the wrist and fingers. It can lead to long-term joint damage, resulting in disability. RA affects 1.3 million Americans. More women than men get rheumatoid arthritis. It often starts between ages 25 and 55.

Because it is a chronic disease, RA continues indefinitely and may not go away. Frequent flares in disease activity can occur. RA is a systemic disease, which means it can affect other organs in the body. Early diagnosis and treatment of RA is critical. Studies have shown that early aggressive treatment of RA can limit joint damage, which in turn limits loss of movement, decreased ability to work, higher medical costs and potential surgery.

Rheumatoid arthritis is different from osteoarthritis, the common arthritis that often comes with older age. RA can affect body parts besides joints, such as your eyes, mouth and lungs. RA is an autoimmune disease, which means the arthritis results from your immune system attacking your body's own tissues. And while there is no cure, it is easier than ever to control RA through the use of new drugs, exercise, joint protection techniques and self-management techniques. Several of the drugs used to treat RA are injectable treatments that require special training to inject and manage.

Our team of pharmacists and certified technicians is specially trained and qualified to help you simplify and adhere to your treatment protocol and to overcome any difficulties. For example, we take the worry and hassle out of your drug therapy through our Adherence Management Program. A patient care specialist contacts you to arrange for convenient delivery of your medications and to discuss any issues or side effects as a result of your therapy.

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