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F.A.Q.
 
What is this and how do I fix it?
Palindromic Rheumatoid Arthritis (PRA) is considered by most Medical Doctors and Researchers to be an ‘Autoimmune disease’ (AI), it is rare and there is no cure.
 
How did I get it?
The medical professionals all appear to agree on this point and they simply don’t know.
My doctor mentioned Rheumatoid Arthritis, am I going to get it?
  • Between 30-50% of people affected by PRA spontaneously get better and need no treatment.
  • 25-30% stay Palindromic and get no joint destruction.
  • The rest go on to develop Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Rheumatoid Arthritis, isn’t that the disease where the joints are affected, does this mean I will be deformed?
This important answer is NO.
Chances are only 25% of people affected by Palindromic Rheumatic Arthritis will develop RA. Use of diet, natural herbs et cetera can assist you in getting the disease into remission.
 
 Am I going to live the rest of my life in absolute agony?
No, we feel that Palindromic Rheumatoid Arthritis (PRA) is easily treated; and our goal is to help you stop the progression of the disease.
 
What can I do about it?
The first step is to learn as much as you can about the disease. Subsequent steps are; to be informed, understand what treatment paths are available to you and learn how you can help yourself.
 
 
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