subject: Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment And Symptoms [print this page] Unfortunately, arthritis is a condition that is both chronic and progressive. That is, it stays with you for years and generally continues to get worse. Some patients never experience pain that becomes debilitating and sometimes the symptoms can go away for months or even years. Making sure that you keep your weight down, continue maintaining a diet of fruits and vegetables and engage in regular low-impact exercise such as swimming can be of great help in staving off the progression of the disease.
