RA | Arthritis Information

Hello, Everyone,

I was wondering if anyone knows what percentage of people with RA eventually develop the serious form of the disease?

Thanks,
VVee,

I didn't realize that there is actually a non-serious form of RA. So I am going to guess, 100%. I'm just messin' with you. You probably mean, how many "mild" RAers progress to
"moderate" and/or "severe"? This isn't going to answer your question but I think that you will probably appreciate this information. Hit this link and the IA Taxi will take you to:

"VERY GOOD RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS INFO"

http://arthritisinsight.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22109

LEV

Thanks for posting that info Lev. I learned a lot from reading that - and I was diagnosed 4 years ago. I never knew the actual definitions of "activity" and "severity". Each time I visit the RD I have to complete a form that asks me to provide a number on a scale that relates to the "activity" of my RA - I just assumed that referred to how bad I was feeling that day.Thanks, Lev! I will check it out. I'm actually asking this question for a friend who asked me. I didn't know the answer or where to look.

Peace,
V I have been taking plant "medicine" I got in the Amazon jungle, and the results are great. Even my Rhumy is suprised at the progress. RA has not gone away, but it is tolerableSharon,

When I was first seen for my pain in urgent care, the Doctor told me to take advil until my appointment with a rheumatologist that he had set up for two weeks away. Advil is an anti-inflammatory. It's what I took prior to being diagnosed .

LEV