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RA issue with mother
My mother recently was diagnosed with RA disease in December...and takes proper medicine and now she feels no pain ..and nothing else. So sir my question is .is this effect a life span... Means I read more articles... online. That's why I ask ..my mother's age is 46 years and she survived 65 nd beyond it
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Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. The symptoms are also dependent on weather.
It may be associated with other autoimmune diseases. To that extent it may affect longevity . Rheumatoid arthritis is debilitating but it doesn't affect longevity.
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As a physician I would say that
Consult a Rheumatologist Regularly:
Regular visits to a rheumatologist are critical for monitoring the disease and adjusting medication as needed.
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologics, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be prescribed to manage symptoms and prevent joint damage.
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There is no cure for RA, but there are treatments that can help manage the symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. These treatments may include medications, physical therapy, and surgery.
for your mother, it is important to see a doctor regularly to monitor your condition and adjust your treatment plan as needed. You should also work with a PHYSICAL THERAPIST to develop an exercise program that can help you maintain your strength and flexibility.
There are also a number of SUPPORT GROUPS and organizations that can provide information and support to people with RA but that is to be followed in India in major cities corporate hospitals only.
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Top Advice i can offer is to shift your treatments to Rheumatologist and not just a MD Medicine doctor. if you are, all the best. wish her a long life and best wishes to her caring son too.
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RA is a chronic disease which needs long treatment. Apart from drugs, patient has to do regular exercise, healthy diet. But as per life span point of view, methotrexate reduce risk of mortality and cardiac issue by 60%. Its beneficial.
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Rheumatoid arthritis, when well-managed like your motherâs, rarely impacts life expectancy significantly. With proper treatment, regular check-ups, and a healthy lifestyle, she can lead a fulfilling, long life. Modern medications greatly improve outcomes, so thereâs every reason to remain hopeful for her living well beyond 65, enjoying good health and happiness.
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease, but it can be controlled with medications, needs proper drug compliance and good followup with your doctor, there can be some complications as the disease progress with some reduced quality of life
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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) can be well-managed with proper treatment and does not necessarily shorten life expectancy, especially when diagnosed early at age of 46 years and treated effectively, as seems to be the case for your mother.
With modern treatments (like DMARDs or biologics), many people with RA live normal lifespans.
If your mother is responding well to treatment and is pain-free, it indicates good disease control, which greatly reduces complications and improves prognosis.
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If you experience any new symptoms, discomfort, or have concerns, feel free to reach out for consultation to ensure optimal management of your condition.
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1. Regular Follow-ups
2. Medication Compliance by Encouraging her to take prescribed medications consistently. Stopping treatment without medical advice can lead to flare-ups and complications.
3. Healthy Lifestyle and Exercise: Low-impact activities like walking, swimming, or yoga to maintain joint flexibility and cardiovascular health.
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Depends on the lifestyle, severity of disease and other co-morbidities like Hypertension, Diabetes etc.Pls connect for further discussion and solution.
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Rheumatoid arthritis is like that annoying guest who shows up uninvited and refuses to leave. It’s a condition where your own immune system gets confused and starts attacking your joints, causing pain and stiffness. The bad news? It’s a lifelong deal—you can’t just kick it out. But the good news? You can manage it. With the right medicines, a bit of exercise, and some healthy habits, you can keep it under control. Think of it like managing a messy roommate—if you handle it smartly, life goes on just fine. The trick is to not ignore it and stay consistent with the treatment.
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Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition if diagnosed earlier and started on medication, the symptoms and deformities that occur are reduced . Regular monitoring and follow is needed as it’s a chronic condition but treatable with the recent advances in medication and can even lead a normal and healthy life .
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Regular follow up is needed so consult a rheumatologist for further .
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Lot number of medicine new er. One or other. Every medicine which have effected much have some problem too.
To bare pain is very difficult. Literature may show lot of things biased on data they collect.
Rheumatoid may lead to heart condition too. So till she is without pain without heart condition is good.
Relax
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Don't worry about this. RA is very much treatable now with many new medicines and patients can expect a normal life span. Sone medicines of RA are needed to reduces deformity of the jojnt and to reduce disease severity.
Better to consult and keep a follow up for a few months.
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contact with a pain management specialist
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Ra is treatable,need to consume medication life long apart frm that which can hav effect on her life span her routine is that she need to do exercise daily ,
regular morning walk physiotherapy,
reduce weight
Monitor bp blood sugar and proper control
Regular visit to general physician or orthopaedic surgeon
Be active and regular movement of all the joints
Try some home remedies consult will guide you
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-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
-Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take bb by of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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