what is inflammatory arthritis?

gazza67

Hi been told i have inflammatory arthritis am on methotextrate iam rf positive, is inflammatory arthritis a term to cover a range of arthritis
or a single disease in itself.

valval

hi i got that as well as oa but do not know will look to see what they reply lol

helpline_team

Dear Gazza, thank you for your posting.
Inflammatory arthritis is an umbrella term to cover a range of arthritis types. For example rheumatoid arthritis is known as an inflammatory type of arthritis. However generally most are treated using the same medications often given by a rheumatologist specialist and one of the most commonly prescribed medications to control the condition is Methotrexate. The following link takes you to our booklets available, you may find the ‘Understanding arthritis’ booklet useful:
http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk/PublicationsandResources/Listedbytype/Booklets

Best wishes
Jaslin

gazza67

helpline_team wrote:

Dear Gazza, thank you for your posting.
Inflammatory arthritis is an umbrella term to cover a range of arthritis types. For example rheumatoid arthritis is known as an inflammatory type of arthritis. However generally most are treated using the same medications often given by a rheumatologist specialist and one of the most commonly prescribed medications to control the condition is Methotrexate. The following link takes you to our booklets available, you may find the ‘Understanding arthritis’ booklet useful:
http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk/PublicationsandResources/Listedbytype/Booklets

Best wishes
lJaslin

Thanks for your help booklet very helpful.