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Would You Stay On RA Medications If You Have No Sign Of RA In Your Body Right Now, But You Have Osteo-arthritis And Inflammation?
I was told I had to stay on the RA meds to prevent the RA from coming back. What do you all think? Am I in a remission phase?
If you are in remission I think itβs great. If rheumatologist recommends to stay on medication I would stay on it.
Love your question - After several years of experiences - I would stay on my meds IF I had no signs of RA symptoms BECAUSE the meds may actually be working to manage my RA. Sounds like you've reached that sweet spot having Control and Confidence with your RA treatment. Perhaps your personal goal is to eliminate the number of drugs your taking or decrease side effects from the drugs you're taking, I get this - Hopefully you have a doctor that will understand your point of view and will be able to support and assist you in slowly decreasing your meds to evaluate your process. It's important to understand that your dr may be the nicest person on the planet BUT they're in their position to 'treat' your symptoms not heal you.
If you have no signs of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) but have osteoarthritis (OA) and inflammation, it's important to consult your doctor before making any changes to your medication. Here are some key points to consider:
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