What to expect when you get a diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?

What are the goals of treatment for RA?
What are the treatments for RA?
What you should know about RA drugs.
Some empowering tools that you can use that are not drugs to help with your RA.
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[@cobscamping6909]

Im waiting to see a NHS rheumatologist in the UK.
I've started writing a list of things I want to know.
In the last 8 months my life has fallen apart.
I had to ask the Doctor for RA blood test as was never offered it.
Im 64 and would normally be very very active and I am determined not to be put on the OAP list.

[@tsage8408]

It is so good to hear you say your goal is remission and that there is hope. I will see my first Rheumatologist in a few weeks. I expect them to say the pain management is a forever thing, and it will just get worse. Thank you for your positive attitude !!

[@user-pj1tx9lr1g]

Those doctors are being realistic.. I would expect doctors to be honest

[@bristolview56]

I have had RA for about 18 months, I live in the UK and have access to a rheumatologist in the NHS, I've been on methotrexate for about a year which has greatly improved things but I still have mobility issues due to foot/ankle pain. I am now not a priority patient (since I have had some treatment) so I may have to wait 18 months for my next appointment for my drugs to be reviewed rather than the 3 months you are suggesting. I'm trying to find a way around this although since I'm aged 72 perhaps remission is a bit over-optimistic for me?

[@johndee9806]

Thank you so much, I wonder if you are also engaged in R&D ?

[@Rheumatology101]

I am not :) I am
A speaker for several companies and have been on the advisory boards of others but not involved in R&D.

[@heatherthompson3670]

It’s 4 months since I was diagnosed with Poly RA. To be honest I feel like I’m dying. I just want to sleep all of the time.