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I knw a person who had a severe ra .. suddenly from 5 yrs ago all ra symptoms r gone he's not taking meds any more ia that possible?
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RA: Medicine is full of mystery and surprises. RA probably has a host of possible autoimmune triggers. So yes, its possible, but it suggests some other change in this person's life. Either his autoimmune trigger is being blocked (new med, food etc) or the triggering agent(s) have been removed from exposure.
Answered 6/22/2014
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