Most newly-diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis patients have questions about how severe the disease will become and what they can expect for the future. They are anxious to know the prognosis associated with rheumatoid arthritis and what factors affect the prognosis. Patients ask:

• Will I face a mild or aggressive disease course?
• Will pain become unbearable?
• Is disability inevitable?
• Will I be able to work and take care of my family?

Patients would like a definitive answer so they could anticipate disease-related problems. While there is no definitive answer, there are specific factors that help formulate a prognosis. Learn about those factors in Rheumatoid Arthritis Prognosis - How Soon Will Symptoms Worsen?

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