It is true that there is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis.

Excerpt from Mayo Clinic:
"Joint damage can happen quickly without treatment. But clinical studies show that easing of symptoms, called remission, is more likely with early treatment with medicines called disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs).

Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis also involves regular follow-up with your healthcare team. This is to watch for joint damage, to see whether treatment is working and to look for possible side effects of treatment."
Read more: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353653

As also mentioned, in the article and here in this discussion, exercise and working with a physical and/or occupational therapist can also help keep joints moving.

- Rheumatoid arthritis: Is exercise important? https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/in-depth/rheumatoid-arthritis-exercise/art-20096222

This discussion shows that RA often requires a multi-pronged approach. What combination works for one person may be different for another. That's why we share our approaches and discover what works for you.

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