Symptoms of RA
Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include morning stiffness, swollen, painful joints, joint destruction, nodules and flu-like symptoms, among others. Typically, affected joints are symmetrical on the body. Affected joints usually include wrists, knuckles, knees and balls of the feet, but any joint can be affected.
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While the past decade has seen great advances in the understanding and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, there are still segments of the rheumatoid arthritis population that have not been able to even try many newer treatments due to the presence of other illnesses. Such patients must deal with more than one potentially life-shortening illness,…
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V, Health Guide, answered About once a week my blood pressure… I had the test Friday. Should hear something next week, I would think.…
V, Health Guide, answered Do RA affect major organs like the… Hello, Yes RA can affect the lungs and the heart. Are you on a…
Lene Andersen, Health Guide, commented on Eye issues possible RA complication??? good point! Endoscopy is my personal "nightmare" test. (shudder). When do you get…
Brad, Health Guide, answered Does anyone else get severe finger… I dont think you meant to reply to me, Nick. Not sure. Anyway, the base cause…
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