Goal of Treatment--More Questions From a Newbie

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Hi Everyone,

Me again! First off, thank you to all who have shared

stories and insight into RA with me. I have learned a

lot from all of you in just the week or so that I have

been in the group.

One question I am still hoping to hear from you all

about relates to the overall goal of treatment. I know

this answer will vary for all of us, which is good.

What is the goal? I know RA is chronic and it's

something that we'll have for the rest of our lives. I

know we want to treat pain, swelling & prevent joint

deterioration. But how do we figure out the long-term

treatment plan?

Do we only go on meds for a cetain time period? And

then off when RA goes into remission? Do we cycle on &

cycle off?

I know a lot of this I will need to figure out with my

rheumy, but any insight that people can share (as

always!) appreciated.

Thanks,

Parrish