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Medications for Autoimmune Diseases
These handouts were designed for Native communities, and contain helpful information for patients and their families about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and medications for autoimmune diseases (immunosuppressive medications).
Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
This handout addresses common questions including: What is rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? Who gets RA? What are the signs of RA? How is RA treated?
Living Well with Rheumatoid Arthritis
This handout includes information for people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) related to exercise, food, fatigue, and mental health.
Medications for Autoimmune Diseases
Some health conditions, including Rheumatoid Arthritis and other autoimmune diseases, are treated with immunosuppressive medications (medicines that calm down the immune system). This handout includes information about how to stay healthy while taking immunosuppressive medications.
Methotrexate
Methotrexate is a medication used to treat many autoimmune diseases, including Rheumatoid Arthritis. This handout includes important information about how to take methotrexate safely.
