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can you be in remission forever?

by  Betsy ann
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
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Hi everyone. My name is Betsy and I was diagnosed with Rheumatoi...

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I was sitting down with my fiance yesterday and a question came to mind. Has anyone ever had RA and then gone into remission and just never had a flare up again? Is this possible at all? Just trying to find some hope in all this :) I would greatly appreciate if someone told me if something like th...

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    Hollybgroovin
    Wednesday, May 07, 2008 at 07:03 PM

    Betsy, I have never heard of someone going into true remission for the rest of their lives.  That being said, I have heard of many cases of people going into remission for many, many years and having flares to a much lesser degree.  Stay positive though, you  never know you may be the one to go into remission for the rest of your life.  The more aggressive approach you take towards your treatment, the better the chance you have.  But keep in mind it's not just dependant on medications, it requires a whole lifestyles change.  Many different factors play into remission such as medication, diet, and exercise.  Like I said before, stay positive and be the one to prove it's possible.  Good luck and best wishes!


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