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Most people with reactive arthritis recover fully from the first flare of symptoms and can return to regular activities two to six months later. Some people will have long-term, mild arthritis. A few patients will have long-term, severe arthritis that is difficult to control with treatment and may cause joint damage.
Many doctors recommend heat and cold treatments to ease rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Cold curbs joint swelling and inflammation. You can apply an ice pack to the affected joint during an RA flare-up, for instance. You don't want to overdo cold treatments. Apply the cold compress for 15 minutes at a time with at least a 30-minute break in between treatments.