I used to ask myself this question everyday and to answer you, no feeling is final. Ik you are tired and it drains you emotionally but trust me, it will get better even if its only for a day. I hope you feel ease soon
September 6
That's one of the most heartfelt questions anyone with RA can ask — and it deserves an honest answer. While RA pain may not disappear completely, it absolutely can be managed, reduced, and sometimes even brought to near-zero on good days. Many people with RA do find significant relief with the right treatment plan.
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That's one of the most heartfelt questions anyone with RA can ask — and it deserves an honest answer. While RA pain may not disappear completely, it absolutely can be managed, reduced, and sometimes even brought to near-zero on good days. Many people with RA do find significant relief with the right treatment plan.
The goal of RA treatment is to reach something called "low disease activity" or even remission — where inflammation is controlled and pain becomes minimal. This is genuinely achievable for many people.
Here are some approaches that can help reduce pain:
- Medications like DMARDs (methotrexate, biologics, etc.) work to slow the disease and reduce inflammation at its source
- Anti-inflammatory diet — reducing processed foods, sugar, and red meat while increasing omega-3-rich foods
- Gentle exercise like walking, swimming, or yoga (about 150 minutes per week)
- Quality sleep — poor sleep can actually increase inflammation markers
- Mind-body practices like meditation can help manage the emotional weight of pain
- Corticosteroid injections can offer relief lasting up to two months during flares It's also completely valid to feel emotionally exhausted by it. As one myRAteam member shared, the combination of pain, fatigue, and brain fog can feel like a hamster wheel. You're not alone in that feeling.
The most important step is working closely with a rheumatologist to find the right combination of treatments for you — because what works is very individual. Don't give up if one approach isn't enough. There are many options to explore.
September 3
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