Q: will this disease affect the patient during pregnency?
RA doesn't seem to affect your chances of getting and staying pregnant. And the really good news is that most women go into remission during pregnancy - before the Biologics, I once heard a rheumatologist jokingly suggest that his female patients spend most of their time pregnant, as it tends to reduce the symptoms of RA. Still, I recommend that you speak to your doctor - s/he may have more tips for staying healthy during pregnancy and what to do once the baby is born.
Good luck!
I have had ra for 30 years and I had 5 children. In my experience I felt great during all of my pregnancies and had no complications. However right after giving birth I would always have a flare which is common with this disease. I hope this was helpful.
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