When To Call A Professional
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Tell your doctor if you experience any of the following:
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Pain, stiffness, warmth, redness or swelling at the joints (of the wrist, fingers, neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, ankles and feet)
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Problems in symmetrical joints (both knees, for example)
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Fatigue
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Occasional fever
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Pain or stiffness in the morning (lasting more than 30 minutes)
Prognosis
Effective treatment can help you live well with rheumatoid arthritis, although the severity of the disease and its response to therapy are highly variable.
Additional Info
American College of Rheumatology 1800 Century Place, Suite 250 Atlanta, GA 30345 Phone: (404) 633-3777 Fax: (404) 633-1870 http://www.rheumatology.org/
Arthritis Foundation P.O. Box 7669 Atlanta, GA 30357-0669 Phone: (404) 872-7100 Toll-free: (800) 283-7800 http://www.arthritis.org/
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse 1 AMS Circle Bethesda, MD 20892-3675 Phone: (301) 495-4484 Toll-free: (877) 226-4267 Fax: (301) 718-6366 TTY: (301) 565-2966 http://www.nih.gov/niams/
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 6300 North River Rd. Rosemont, IL 60018 Phone: (847) 823-7186 Toll-free: (800) 346-2267 Fax: (847) 823-8125 http://www.aaos.org/
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