Adult Still's Disease
Definition
Symptoms
Evaluation
Treatment
drugs
questions for doctor
specialist
Home Care
anorexia
pain and inflammation
taking control
using a cane
using crutches
warning signs
Underlying Cause
Anatomy
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Adult Still's Disease Treatment
Treatment for adult
Still's disease
may include:
Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Regular exercise
program.
Eat a diet high in omega-3-fatty acids:
Joint protection:
Use a walker.
Use crutches.
Use a cane.
Wear a sling.
Wear a splint.
Medications for adult
Still's disease
Joint replacement surgery
May be required for severely damaged joints
Adult
still's disease
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Adult Still's Disease Treatment: Drugs
Related Conditions
Arthritis
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Ankle pain
Hip pain
Joint pains
Knee pain
Neck pain
Shoulder pain
Wrist pain
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Last Updated: Sep 23, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Adult Still's Disease References:
Husni ME, Maier AL, Mease PJ, Overman SS, Fraser P, Gravallese EM, Weinblatt ME. Etanercept in the treatment of adult patients with Still's disease. Arthritis Rheum. 2002 May;46(5):1171-6.
Kadar J, Petrovicz E. Adult-onset Still's disease. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 2004 Oct;18(5):663-76.
Mert A, Ozaras R, Tabak F, Bilir M, Ozturk R, Ozdogan H, Aktuglu Y. Fever of unknown origin: a review of 20 patients with adult-onset Still's disease. Clin Rheumatol. 2003 May;22(2):89-93.
