Obviously, poorly controlled rheumatoid arthritis can lead to deformities of the joints, particularly the hands and feet. This in turn could lead to a poor self-image, which in turn could lead to feelings of inadequacy and depression.
An article in the March, 2007 edition of "Arthritis Care and Research" focused on the dynamics of physical appearance concerns and depression and anxiety in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
The rheumatoid arthritis patients included both...
Who am I? I can barely recognize myself because the rheumatoid arthritis has severely deformed my hands, my feet and my legs. The first 50... Read more »
A study published online in the March 2007 issue of Arthritis Care & Research finds that image concerns are linked to depression in... Read more »
Dear Dr. Borigini,My father (72 years old) has Rheumatoid Arthritis in his hand. I would like to know if an artimplant spacer will work for... Read more »
For those who think that having Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis are mutually exclusive (can't occur together, in this case, in the same... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
There is a condition of the hip called femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) that can lead to early hip osteoarthritis. In an effort to prevent... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Joint inflammationSymptomsArthritis causes joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited movement. Symptoms can include:Joint painJoint... Read more »
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Arthritis is a disease that causes pain and loss of movement of the joints. The word arthritis literally means joint inflammation (arth=joint,... Read more »
From the FDA Consumer Magazine, March-April 2005 by Carol Rados Few people with arthritis would be willing to stop taking a medication that works,... Read more »
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A contracture is a tightening of muscle, tendons, ligaments, or skin that prevents normal movement.See also:Becker's muscular dystrophyCerebral... Read more »
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