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My ra started as a jra.. am i at a higher risk than other in dying early from ra or from the side effects of meds ! ?
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Nope: The life expectancy and quality of life --- both have improved significantly with the use of dmards ( disease modifying agents like rituximaub etc).
Answered 4/4/2014
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