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Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. Immunosuppressants can be prescribed as an arthritis medication to help control the immune system. Without such treatment, the immune system in rheumatoid arthritis patients is not balanced and it is not controlled. TNF blockers are sometimes used together with an immunosuppressant. TNF blockers operate by blocking the protein which inflames the joints. Those on TNF blockers have reported that pain was reduced and stiffness alleviated.

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Corticosteroids are arthritis medications which may reduce pain and inflammation. They can also slow down the damage to joints brought on by rheumatoid arthritis. In fact, many arthritis sufferers who take corticosteroids report they feel significantly improved. However, after some time the effectiveness of corticosteroids may diminish. There is also the possibility of suffering severe side effects such as diabetes, weight gain, and decreased bone density, after long-time use of corticosteroids.