It may also help prevent future joint damage caused by this swelling. Gold treatment will not repair or correct existing joint damage or deformities. So, it will not reduce the pain or disability caused by these problems. Other types of treatment may be available for these problems. Gold works slowly and gradually.
Most people begin to notice a difference within two to six months after they start taking it.
Your gold treatment may become less effective after several years. There is no way to predict how long gold will continue to benefit you. But you should continue to take it as long as your arthritis improves and you don't have any serious side effects. If you stop taking the medicine while it still benefits you, your arthritis may become active again within several months. You and your doctor can decide which form is best for you.