The etiology and pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis have not been fully elucidated. In general, like hypertension and diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis is a type of disease promoted by external factors on the basis of genetic susceptibility, and there is no cure for it. The root cause of rheumatoid arthritis is not yet known, let alone removed. Current research suggests that rheumatoid arthritis is related to genetic factors. In addition, rheumatoid arthritis, as an autoimmune disease, is associated with the development of abnormal antigenic antibody reactions, and immunosuppressive drugs can only inhibit antigenic antibody reactions, keeping them at low levels but not removing them. Some patients see some advanced rheumatoid arthritis patients, because of joint deformity, ankylosis, life can not take care of themselves, the concern is very heavy, this is unnecessary. As long as doctors and patients actively cooperate with each other to achieve early diagnosis, early treatment, and perseverance, they can generally control the progress of the disease and can work and live normally. Some Chinese medicines have certain efficacy on rheumatoid arthritis, such as Leigongteng can control joint inflammation and relieve pain, but it does not stop the progress of joint lesions, some people are afraid of the side effects of anti-rheumatic drugs, only take Chinese medicine treatment, and eventually joint destruction, deformity is an example. Therefore, rheumatoid arthritis can be treated with a combination of Chinese and Western medicines, do not stop using anti-rheumatic drugs whose efficacy has been confirmed because of taking Chinese medicine, and do not seek medical help to avoid delaying the disease and losing the time for treatment.