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How Are The Chances Of RA Going To Remission?

Hi,



I have been diagnosed with RA. It was diagnosed after 3 months of onset of symptoms. I am taking sazo 1000 twice daily, hcqs 200 twice daily and methotrexate 15mg once a week.



I am feeling better now. How are chances of my RA going to remission?



Is remission permanant or would it relapse after remission also?



Thanks,

Putty

Wed, 13 Aug 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello
Thanks for posting
If there are no symptoms for 3 months then one may consider remission and may have a break after consultation with your doctor.
Just like various chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension and ischaemic heart disease are not curable but controllable; rheumatoid arthritis is also controllable.
With proper medication you can lead an absolutely normal life without any pain or disability.
It is not advisable to stop medication on your own as it only leads to accrual of joint damage and leads to joint deformities. So keep a positive attitude and take regular medication; also exercise regularly.
Please feel free to ask me if you have any other query. Do you have a family history of multiple joint pains?
Hope this information suffices.
Take care
Regards
Dr.chugh, Orthopaedic surgeon
Virtual clinic http://bit.ly/drmchugh
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How Are The Chances Of RA Going To Remission?

Hello Thanks for posting If there are no symptoms for 3 months then one may consider remission and may have a break after consultation with your doctor. Just like various chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension and ischaemic heart disease are not curable but controllable; rheumatoid arthritis is also controllable. With proper medication you can lead an absolutely normal life without any pain or disability. It is not advisable to stop medication on your own as it only leads to accrual of joint damage and leads to joint deformities. So keep a positive attitude and take regular medication; also exercise regularly. Please feel free to ask me if you have any other query. Do you have a family history of multiple joint pains? Hope this information suffices. Take care Regards Dr.chugh, Orthopaedic surgeon Virtual clinic http://bit.ly/drmchugh