Miss Jane was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis four years ago after she was diagnosed with inflammation and pain in her knees. Before the onset of the disease, she could play the erhu, make cards, and even work as a natural ecology interpreter. However, as her symptoms worsened, she had difficulty moving, and could not even brush her teeth, open the door, button her buttons, move her mouse, and other simple actions. The Friends of Rheumatoid Arthritis Association and the Rheumatology Medical Association*** jointly released a survey of more than 10,000 rheumatoid arthritis patients worldwide. The results show that some patients have misconceptions, for example, they do not know that "the destruction of joints caused by rheumatoid arthritis can lead to disability". Many patients do not know that "joint destruction caused by rheumatoid arthritis is irreversible" and even think that "as long as there is no pain, it means that the disease is under control", so they interrupt treatment on their own, which makes the disease even worse. Rheumatology Medical Association of the Republic of China president Tsai Jiazhe helplessly said that some patients wrongly thought that the pain is the disease control, and unauthorized stopping drugs, drug reduction, but also less back to the clinic. In fact, this is the wrong idea, even if the joints are not swollen and painful, but if the inflammation continues, the joints still suffer damage. Chairman Tsai Chia-chieh explains that rheumatoid arthritis is a common chronic, systemic, inflammatory autoimmune disease, which is one of the major injuries and diseases covered by the National Health Insurance. The onset of the disease occurs between the ages of 25 and 50, with the majority being female. Most of the patients have a gradual progression of the disease. At first, they feel that their joints become less flexible, and as the severity of the disease increases, symmetrical joint invasion or chronic inflammation occurs, leading to gradual deformation of the joints. Ms. Kan is a typical case, as she had problems walking due to joint pain. Fortunately, with the disease under control, she continues to work and has returned to her books to pursue a degree in restaurant and tourism management, fulfilling her life's dream. Dr. Zhang Qizhen, director of the Department of Rheumatology and Immunology at Taipei Medical University Hospital, reminded many patients that they do not feel pain and do not have redness or swelling, thinking that the disease has been properly controlled, but signs of inflammation can be detected under ultrasound imaging. However, signs of inflammation can be detected under ultrasound imaging. Early diagnosis and early treatment will prevent patients from missing the critical time for treatment. Subscribe to the Health Love LOHAS audio-visual channel, read health knowledge more easily Join, every day attention to your health! LINE@ ID: @ : /supply/article/10017/no pain irrational rheumatoid arthritis patients myths more Keywords: knee, inflammation, arthritis, rheumatoid, Tsai Jiazhe, swelling