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What can i do for controlling rheumatoid arthritis?

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Dr. Gehrig Harris answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Rheumatoid arthritis: Controlling rheumatoid arthritis is a daily goal that you will have for the rest of your life. Nobody has ever cured RA as far as I know. You will take a stepwise approach to it using light exercise and tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin as needed. If and when that is no longer enough, you will probably be moved to steroids. Your PCP can help you a lot. Good luck!

Answered 9/28/2016

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Controlling RA: Dear Chitra: Fortunately there is much you and your physician can do to control RA. The current paradigm is treating to target, that is, we can achieve remission of joint inflammation and limit damage and at the same time keeping the patient active and well. Explore the many disease modifying options with your rheumatologist. I also encourage patients to explore dietary changes and include Omega-3

Answered 10/5/2015

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