Constipation is a side effect of lack of fiber in the low carb diet. Whole grains, legumes and fruit are the normal sources of dietary fiber, and they are all restricted on the Atkins diet's initial phases.
The type of treatment for reactive arthritis depends on the stage of reactive arthritis. The early stage of reactive arthritis is considered acute (early). Acute inflammation can be treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (often referred to as NSAIDs). These drugs suppress swelling and pain.
RA treatment is most successful when there is close cooperation between the doctor, patient, and family members. Two classes of medications are used in treating rheumatoid arthritis: fast-acting first-line drugs  and slow-acting second-line drugs (also referred to as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs or DMARDs).The first-line drugs, such as aspirin and cortisone (corticosteroids), are used to reduce pain and inflammation.The slow-acting second-line drugs, such as methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall, Otrexup) and hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), promote disease remission and prevent progressive joint destruction.wo classes of medications are used in treating rheumatoid arthritis: fast-acting first-line drugs  and slow-acting second-line drugs (also referred to as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs or DMARDs).