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There is no cure for Behcet’s disease, but treatments can keep symptoms under control. Therapies are most effective when started early and monitored regularly. NYU Langone rheumatologists can provide effective, personalized care over the long term for people with this condition.

Ongoing Treatment

The goal of treatment with medication is to get you into remission. That can take several months to years. If your symptoms are under control with medication and eventually subside, your doctor may slowly take you off the medication, with the goal of stopping treatment when Behçet’s disease enters a remission phase. During remission, the signs and symptoms disappear but can still flare up, or return, at any time.

Some people, however, need long-term medication to control the symptoms of Behçet’s disease. You can expect to follow up with your rheumatologist on a regular basis to ensure the treatment is working and to manage any side effects of medication, such as fatigue, high blood pressure, and an increased risk of infection.

It’s important for people with severe symptoms to continue seeing a rheumatologist after treatment is completed. Your doctor may want to see you annually for several years to monitor your health and to check for any signs of relapse. If Behçet’s disease does flare up, the experts at NYU Langone can immediately treat you and help alleviate your symptoms.