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Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Last updated Wednesday, September 14, 2005

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Prognosis and impacts

Is rheumatoid arthritis curable?

There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis at present. Until the cause of RA is known, it will not be possible to eliminate the disease entirely. The goals of current treatment methods, therefore, are to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, stop or slow down joint damage, and improve function and patient well-being.

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