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Rheumatoid Arthritis Remission is Possible- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Awareness Day

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Written By Komal Daryani
on Jan 30, 2023

Last Edit Made By Komal Daryani
on Mar 17, 2024

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Did You Know? 

1.3 Crore People in India Have Rheumatoid Arthritis. 

Overview:

Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disorder and a type of arthritis that leads to inflammation and pain in the joints. It is caused when the immune system attacks the tissue lining of the joints. Primarily, Rheumatoid Arthritis attacks the joints in the hand and feet.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Auto-Immune disorder is mentally and physically retarding. The worst part is there is no cure for the disease. 

So, the question arises of how to deal with a type of arthritis that can lead to decreased mobility, ongoing pain, and hinder with the day to day activities. 

Well, the only way out is Rheumatoid Arthritis Remission. 

What is Rheumatoid Arthritis Remission?

Rheumatoid Arthritis Remission is when Rheumatoid Arthritis is diagnosed by seeking proper arthritis tests, and then all the signs and symptoms are addressed with necessary medications or therapies. 

However, the improvement in the condition is visible only until you seek treatment. Once you stop seeking therapies and treatment, you will suffer from pain again. 

How Is It Possible to Achieve the Condition of Rheumatoid Arthritis Remission?

Remission was a medical term first coined in 1981. It refers to a condition wherein the body is free from all sorts of diseases or completely eradicating diseases. 

However, that's nearly an impossible target to achieve with a sedentary lifestyle, consumption of junk food, and other day-to-day habits like smoking or alcohol, that has become a new norm.

Also, every medical condition requires a separate set of practices for its management. 

With time, the Remission was redefined by the European League Against Rheumatism and the American College of Rheumatology. Now, Rheumatoid Arthritis Remission is referred to as the effectiveness of several treatment regimens on a particular medical condition.

For evaluating the Remission of Rheumatoid Arthritis, scientists use different measures. Some of them include the following:

  • Clinical trials and analysis of one or more joints with inflammation 
  • Monitoring one or a set of tender joints 
  • On a scale of 0-10, the doctors evaluate if the stiffness in joints due to arthritis issue is more or less than 1 
  • Analyzing Blood test reports to check if the inflammatory markers in the C-reactive protein are present in the joints.

Now, the question arises, how to achieve the remission stage in the case of rheumatoid arthritis?

Here are a few simple steps:

  • The first and foremost step to achieving RA Remission is early diagnosis. 
  • Whenever you feel stiffness or pain in joints, it's essential to book a Rheumatoid Factor Test
  • Once you have the reports, you must approach a doctor for an immediate consultation. 
  • Taking immediate consultation, taking proper medicines on time, and seeking necessary physiotherapies as suggested is the key to RA Remission.
  • If, despite observing the signs and symptoms of arthritis, you ignore the condition and do not seek the required medical attention, it can lead to undesired physical disabilities.

Facts reveal that the chances of an RA Remission Rate for an individual can be as low as 10% or as high as 60%. It entirely depends on the early diagnosis and consistent medical management as advised.

How To Maintain The Arthritis Remission Stage?

Most patients stop taking medicines completely once they achieve the RA remission stage. However, it is not recommended by medical advisors. 

Even if you have some relief from your joint pain and you observe no symptoms of arthritis, it's necessary to stay in touch with your doctor.

Depending on the patient's condition, age, and other symptoms, the doctors might themselves recommend the:

  • Low-dosage medicines, or
  • Drug Holiday.

However, all these clinical trials are temporary and periodic. With each trial, the doctors recommend Rheumatoid Factor or RA Test. Based on an individual's report, the doctors decide on the further steps of medical management.

Complications of Giving Up on Medicines After Remission:

Patients often give up on medicines after achieving RA Remission, but that's the biggest mistake and a threat to your hard-earned remission for arthritis. 

  • The inflammation and joint pain start developing again once you give up completely on medicines.
  • If a drug holiday is prolonged, it leads to stiffness in joints and starts interfering with day-to-day activities.
  • Also, the severe side effects can lead to inflammation in the previously unaffected joints.
  • It has been observed that ignoring arthritis can lead to permanent physical disability.
  • Also, it might be time-consuming or, say, next to impossible to achieve RA Remission again.

So, don't risk your health if the arthritis condition is manageable with a simple prognosis. Multiple non communicable and prevailing diseases require lifetime management, and arthritis is one of them. So, either maintain the lifestyle and prevent the disorders with preventive health checkups or manage them medically to avoid complications in regular life.

Stay Aware, and Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis:

Every year 2nd Feb is celebrated as Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day to spread more awareness about arthritis and avoid the situation. 

We at Redcliffe Labs are taking steps to share information about the prevention, cure, and management of not only Rheumatoid Arthritis but also all other health conditions to keep India fit & healthy. Moreover, with the advancement in science and technology, it's now possible to seek preventive health checks from the comfort of your home. You can now book tests online using the Redcliffe Labs app or through the website, including the Rheumatoid Arthritis Test and 3500+ other illness/wellness tests.

Stay tuned and keep visiting My Health for more information on the ways to ensure your wellness and avoid unnecessary diseases.

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