Prognosis is a matter for the individual and the determination of a qualified Doctor.
The prognosis for pauciarticular JA is quite good, as is the prognosis for spondyloarthropathy. Polyarticular JA carries a slightly worse prognosis. RF-positive polyarticular JA carries a difficult prognosis
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis can vary in degrees for children. Some children have extremely severe cases in which they may even loose their sight. It is found however that in most cases they respond gradually and slowly if they receive the appropriate treatment.
No, Rheumatoid arthritis is not contagious.
Rheumatoid arthritis is not a hereditary condition. While it is not passed down parents, certain genes that make you more susceptible to rheumatoid arthritis are.
No, Milwaukee shoulder is not a type of rheumatoid arthritis.
About 15% of all RA patients will have symptoms for a short period of time and will ultimately get better, leaving them with no long-term problems.
Rheumatoid arthritis in the toes Forefoot problems such as hammer toes, claw toes, mallet toes, and bunions often develop as a result of arthritis, particularly rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis results from the inflammation of the synovial membranes.
Yes you can, This is called Juvenile Rheumatoid arthritis and even baby's can have serious problems with it.
No Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in its own right and is not a reaction to TB.
You may have RA even though you don't have rheumatoid factor. In this case it is referred to as seronegative rheumatoid arthritis.
It seems that there is no cure for Rheumatoid arthritis. But you can use rheumatoid arthritis diet to keep the rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms under control.