what is the best treatment for severe rheumatoid arthritis?
['NSAIDs. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can relieve pain and reduce inflammation. ... ', 'Steroids. Corticosteroid medications, such as prednisone, reduce inflammation and pain and slow joint damage. ... ', 'Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). ... ', 'Biologic agents.']