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Your rheumatoid arthritis health status

To better understand your health status, ask your doctor these key questions.

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Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in November 2022 by Mark Arredondo, MD.

Getting the care you need to move toward RA remission means asking the right questions -- especially when it comes to knowing how to get and stay well. To better understand your particular RA condition, ask your doctor:

  • How active and severe is my RA?
  • How is my RA likely to change in the future (with treatment)?
  • What's my risk of permanent joint damage?

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