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Sir/Madam , My mother was Diagnosed with RA by 2024 Dec , and Now Aug 2026 , almost 1 and half Years ., she Early had RA factor 42.5 and Anti CCP >500 and Pain and Swelling, Now She currently Didn't Feels any kind of issue just nothing, and also Swelling Reduced and before that we conduct Some kind of test as per Rheumatologist Recommendation , and Every Test was Quite Good Result As per Doctor , So
Madam/Sir,
I have a question: Will RA shorten my mother's life span and lead to an early death? Please explain.
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term autoimmune condition, but with today's treatment it is not a disease that shortens life in most patients.
Your mother's response is actually encouraging: pain and swelling have settled and her tests have improved, which suggests the disease is under good control.
Life expectancy is affected mainly when RA remains uncontrolled or when heart, lung, or kidney complications develop, so regular follow-up with periodic blood counts, liver and kidney tests is important.
Continue the rheumatologist's medicines without stopping them on your own, and keep blood pressure, sugar, and weight in check.
Please book a consultation with her latest reports if you would like the current treatment and monitoring plan reviewed in detail.
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Nothing like early death.only in complicated cases like those affecting the heart ,lungs ,kidneys etc the morbidity is more
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Hi,
I appreciate your care towards your mother. I'm providing bookish knowledge which is answer to your question. But this varies from person to person.
I'm sure by now you know Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disorder. chronic, widespread inflammation of RA over a period of time ...can affect vital organs and lead to systemic complications..... But initiation of early treatment,healthy lifestyle and reduction of inflammation can lower the risk of systemic complications. As her symptoms are better, so don't worry about the complications at present. She will be fine.
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No rheumatoid arthritis causes pain and suffering intermittently, but onw can have a long life. Right now ahe is in remission .,She should start doing regular w wrciae of small joints to keep them flexible.
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Consult with Rheumatologist
He will explain u more.
Tell me age of the patient and current medication.?
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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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Do consult
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Its well controlled with medication. There is so many risk and complications caused by RA. Yes,its true but now there is no permanent treatment for this , its only controlled by drugs ,so never stops drugs by own ,otherwise its worsens the symptoms.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Zahra Fathima Khan
General Physician
17 yrs exp
Delhi
If it’s well controlled on medication and it won’t have any serious complications.
Kindly stay on the prescribed medicine, don’t stop or change the dosage of the medicine without doctors advice just because the symptoms have reduced.
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Dr. Reesha Varshney
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1 yrs exp
Hathras
If well controlled on medications it may not lead to any serious complications
Compliance with treatment and regular checkups is advised
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