Is rheumatoid arthritis a fatal disease?
My neighbour has had rheumatoid arthritis for many years, and she often talks about how severe it is. My daughter was just diagnosed and I'm very worried. Is rheumatoid arthritis a fatal disease?
My neighbour has had rheumatoid arthritis for many years, and she often talks about how severe it is. My daughter was just diagnosed and I'm very worried. Is rheumatoid arthritis a fatal disease?
I completely understand why you are asking this, I also spent sleepless nights googling the same thing and panicking. Take a deep breath. It is not a fatal disease like cancer, it is just a chronic condition that needs to be managed.
Not at all fatal, so please don't worry. I was diagnosed last year and thought my life was over, but after starting my meds, I am back to living a normal, active life. It just requires regular follow-ups.
It is definitely not fatal. However, uncontrolled inflammation can sometimes affect other organs like the heart over many years, which is why you shouldn't ignore it. Keep your inflammation markers in check and stay active.
Honestly, I used to worry about this too because the term 'autoimmune' sounds so scary. But every doctor I spoke to said people live normal, full lifespans with RA. Just make sure to avoid reading random articles online.
I have seen many people in my generation live up to eighty or ninety years with arthritis. In our times, we didn't even have such good medicines. Today you have great treatments, so live your life happily.
It is not fatal, but it is a serious long-term condition. Just like managing my PCOS, it requires a lot of patience and finding the right balance of medication and lifestyle. Please consult a specialist for peace of mind.
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Bilkul nahi, babu. It is just joint pain caused by the body's weakness. My aunt has had this for twenty years, and she is perfectly fine and manages her household work. Don't worry at all.
No, it is not fatal, but just like my high blood pressure, it can lead to complications if you ignore it. You need to keep a clean diet, walk daily, and get your blood tests done regularly to make sure everything is under control.
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