Can rheumatoid arthritis go away?

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asked Feb 2, 2022 in Pain by 2638kajse (1,340 points)
Can rheumatoid arthritis go away?

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answered Feb 2, 2022 by Valenzuela (5,190 points)
Rheumatoid Arthritis does not ever fully go away but with treatment it can go away for awhile but it will still return.

There's no cure for rheumatoid arthritis.

However, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment enables many people with the condition to have periods of months or even years between flares.

This can help them to lead full lives and continue regular employment.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a lifelong disease.

When it's treated, it may go away for a little while, but it usually comes back.

It's important to see your doctor as soon as symptoms begin.

The earlier you start treatment, the better your outcome.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a form of arthritis that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in your joints.

It can affect any joint but is common in the wrist and fingers.

More women than men get rheumatoid arthritis.

It often starts in middle age and is most common in older people.

In rheumatoid arthritis, the body's immune system attacks its own tissue, including joints. In severe cases, it attacks internal organs.

Rheumatoid arthritis affects joint linings, causing painful swelling. Over long periods of time, the inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis can cause bone erosion and joint deformity.

While there's no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, physiotherapy and medication can help slow the disease's progression.

Most cases can be managed with a class of medications called anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDS)

The pain of rheumatoid arthritis in the feet can feel like a dull ache or even sometimes a burning sensation.

The rheumatoid arthritis in the feet can cause persistent aching or soreness which usually occurs after walking, running, or standing for long periods of time.

The rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease and although pain killers and soaking your feet can help ease the pain there's no cure for rheumatoid arthritis in your feet or other parts of your body.

You can also have rheumatoid arthritis in your hands, wrists etc.

Signs and Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in your feet are swelling of the feet, warmth or soreness after standing.

The rheumatoid arthritis pain can occur in either one of your feet or both of your feet and may last longer than a day or so.

Taking some pain pills can help ease the pain or soaking your feet in some warm water.

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