Can I not stop taking rheumatoid medicine for more than half a year?

Rheumatoid generally refers to rheumatoid arthritis. In general, patients with rheumatoid arthritis can reduce the dose of the drug or extend the interval between doses according to the doctor's instructions if the disease is stable; If the discomfort is severe, you will need to continue taking medication.

1. Yes: Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease with erosive and symmetrical polyarthritis as the main clinical manifestation, which may be related to genetic factors, environmental factors and other reasons. If the patient's condition is relatively stable and there are no obvious symptoms of discomfort, the dose of the drug can be gradually reduced or the interval between doses can be extended under the guidance of the doctor, but it is necessary to avoid blind medication or dose reduction.

2. No: However, if the patient still has symptoms such as joint swelling and pain and morning stiffness after using the above methods, it cannot be improved by simply adjusting the drug, and it is also necessary to go to a regular hospital in time to change the drug for treatment under the guidance of the doctor, so as not to delay the condition.

It is recommended that patients pay attention to rest, maintain adequate sleep, and avoid staying up late for a long time and overwork. At the same time, we should also pay attention to a reasonable diet, try to focus on light and easy-to-digest foods, such as millet porridge, pumpkin porridge, etc., and eat less spicy, irritating and greasy foods, such as chili peppers, fried chicken, etc. If there is obvious discomfort during the period, it is necessary to seek medical attention in time to avoid delaying the condition.