There is several medication options available for treating arthritis, but one should be crystal clear about the arthritis and which part of the body it has affected only then be prescribed or switch to particular type of medication. Inflammations in joints are generally handled through NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) which are tolmethin, and sulindac including the COX inhibitor.

There are various side effects reported with these drugs like ulceration and also bleeding though taking it along with food would keep these problems away to some extent. Besides NSAIDs one can also take painkillers, steroids and DMARDs and biologics. Painkiller provide relief from the pain for some duration thou it does not completely cure the disease it is an effective means of treatment. Painkillers are easily available at the local chemist store but some need to be prescribed by the doctor. Heavy painkillers should be taken in fewer amounts and only when needed which include aspirin and ibuprofen.

Anti inflammatory Eye drops are used for reducing the eye inflammations. Inflammations around the genitals are reduced through creams like Topicort. Also one can use steroids, they are very efficient for pain reduction due to inflammations they are just human hormones produced artificially. Steroids should be taken in small dose only after consulted with the doctor and should be monitored. One should not stop the steroid dose suddenly. One can also take DMARDS for rheumatic arthritis or biologics for inflammatory arthritis.