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How many people go into remission from early stage rheumatoid arthritis?

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Answer: With proper treatment, early RA has pretty good prognosis (that is, with no permanent joint damage).

Answered 6/10/2014

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Most: If diagnosis is accurate, most patients should go into remission within 6 months. Due to availability of many great medications to treat ra, this diagnosis should not lead to any permanent damage if treated early and appropriately.

Answered 11/1/2012

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