Treatments

Collagen Vascular Disease Treatments

Treatment for collagen vascular diseases depends on the type of condition, your overall health and the severity of your symptoms. Many conditions can be treated with:

• Corticosteroids: This anti-inflammatory medication helps normalize the immune system, but it can have uncomfortable side effects in some people.
• Immunosuppressants: By suppressing your body’s immune response, these medications minimize the symptoms associated with its attack on healthy tissue. Immunosuppressants can make you more likely to catch common infectious diseases.
• Physical therapy: PT can help you maintain your mobility and range of motion while reducing pain.
• Lifestyle changes: Regular exercise, stress reduction techniques, and avoiding the sun and other triggers may help you cope with symptoms.
• Joint replacement: In conditions where joints have been irreparably damaged, such as rheumatoid arthritis, replacement with a prosthetic joint may be recommended.