Knowing When It’s Time to Change RA Treatment

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DR. JAIN: I would give a patient about three months on a new treatment to see how it’s taking effect. But I rely on you to tell me how you’re feeling.

So some key words or phrases that I’m on the lookout for to indicate a treatment change:

-        “Doc, I don’t think this treatment is working anymore.”

-        “I’m finding myself waking up in the middle of the night with pain.”

-        “Is this my life now? Is this my new normal?” 

So those are just some of the clues that I’m always on the hunt for when it comes to figuring out is my patient on the right treatment, or is it time to make a change?