We often tell patients that rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that will follow the patient for a lifetime. This may sound a bit frustrating, but this is the reality we have to face. Doctors are not the only ones who face diseases with patients. Family members and friends of rheumatoid arthritis patients will get along longer and closer with patients than doctors. It is no less important to get support and help from them than doctors’ professional treatment. Dr. Clove has prepared several small suggestions for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, hoping to be helpful to patients and their families: Should do this 1. Understanding First of all, we must have the will to enter the world of rheumatoid arthritis Read More …