Remedies For Sacroiliitis

TNF Inhibitors

TNF (tumor necrosis factor) is a protein the body’s immune system produces. Certain conditions including arthritis can cause an overproduction of TNF. This excess protein is what causes the inflammation. If patients have sacroiliitis from a form of spondyloarthritis such as ankylosing spondylitis, TNF inhibitors may be helpful. This class of drug work targets a substance called tumor necrosis that causes inflammation. As with any other medication, this one can be very effective in one patient and less effective on another patient. Doctors will monitor its effectiveness and advice on a different course of treatment if this method proves ineffective. If patients experience side effects, it is important for them to discuss them with a doctor. In most cases, however, the benefits will outweigh the risks.