I have had RA since I was 21; now 59. I was in remission for over 25 years with just one flareup. However, last year took a new job that was very stressful and had another flareup and it has been very difficult to get under control.
I don't think it helps that the doctor MUST exhaust every avenue of taking MTX. So have been on various doses of MTX and now on injection. Still not working that well.

Remission is a reasonable goal. Proper meds, diet, no stress. Varies on your degree of arthritis I would think and how long you've had it, how damaged your joints are etc.

I don't know if you can call it remission, I think it's more that the disease is under control. I've had RA for 14 years. It took about a year to get me under control and out of pain. But my RA factor never got any lower than 45 (it was 638 when diagnosed). My rheumy said the disease was under control but not in remission.

Marie, proper diet meaning eating healthy with balance of fruit, veggies, chicken, meat, and grains. I'm sure if you google what people should or shouldn't eat with RA you'd get lists. Processed food is on the " Do not eat" list.
I used to be very overweight and ate processed foods. The less cookies, pastries, desserts, cake, chips and junk food you eat the better your body will feel.

My dad went into remission as soon as he went on Remicade. I am on my fifth or sixth biologic and while it help prevent deformities, it certainly hasn't put me into remission. I hope you do!