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5 signs your rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may not be under control
Learn the 5 signs that your RA treatment plan may not be working as well as well as it should—and what to do about it.

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Joint damage can start within 1 year of having RA. If not managed properly, persistent inflammation could lead to irreversible joint damage. Learn more about your RA.

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 MANAGE YOUR RA  SYMPTOMS EFFECTIVELY 

An effective RA treatment plan should improve your symptoms, reduce pain, and help you reach your treatment goals. If you’re still experiencing symptoms despite being on medication for a while, you may want to have an honest conversation with your rheumatologist about other treatment options.

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Are you currently being treated for your RA?

No, I'm not being treated

It’s important to have an RA treatment plan. An effective treatment plan is unique for everyone. There is no “one size fits all” solution to treating RA. Learn about different treatment options to help you have a more informed conversation with your rheumatologist.

Yes, I'm currently on treatment

Your RA treatment plan should be helping you meet your goals. If you’re not reaching your goals on your current RA treatment, it could be time to partner with your rheumatologist to discuss treatment options.

Other/I'm not sure

There are different RA treatment options available. Not all treatments work the same for everyone and there is no “one size fits all” solution to treating RA. Learn about treatment different options to help you have a more informed conversation with your rheumatologist.

 PARTNER WITH  A RHEUMATOLOGIST 

Setting goals with a rheumatologist can help you get more of what you want from your overall treatment plan.

In addition to setting goals like relieving symptoms or stopping further joint damage, you should also set goals that impact your everyday life.

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 PARTNER WITH  A RHEUMATOLOGIST 

Hear how people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have set and achieved personal treatment goals with a rheumatologist.

 SET TREATMENT GOALS  & REACH FOR MORE 

An effective treatment plan starts with you. Setting the goal of reducing inflammation can help you work towards little to no symptoms.

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 TRACK YOUR  PROGRESS TOGETHER 

"My job is to keep an eye on that ultimate goal and adjust their treatment plan along the way to help them reach it."

Working toward a shared vision for your RA treatment goals is key to a productive partnership with a rheumatologist. Openly discuss any progress or setbacks to help ensure that your RA treatment plan is successfully helping you reach your goals.

Dr. Grace Wright discusses the importance of setting treatment goals with your rheumatologist.