What is best pain reliever?

Hi, !

I think if you ask a dozen members of this community, you may get a dozen answers. There is no one guaranteed, no-fail, pain reliever that will work for every person and every kind of pain. The best you can do is find what works best for you and your needs. Some people find NSAIDS to be a good option (though not great on truly excruciating pain) -- https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/treatment/nsaids. Some members use analgesics to manage their day-to-day pain -- https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/treatment/pain-relievers-analgesics. And still others may use steroids to offer pain and inflammation relief -- https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/treatment/steroids. Keep in mind that all of these pain relievers come with serious pros and cons and many people will use a variety of pain relievers over the course of their lives. I am sorry I can't give you an easy answer to your question, but so much depends on your needs, your health, and what treatments work best with your body.

Best, Erin, Team Member.

Hi . In addition to the information from Erin, I want to note that some community members have had success with pain management specialists. This article from our editorial team goes into further detail: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/pain-management-specialist. Best, Richard (Team Member)