A lot has been written about the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and weight for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Being overweight adds extra stress to joints, especially the hips, knees and ankles. This stress can aggravate RA in those joints. Being overweight also decreases a person’s energy level and stamina, which then creates a cycle of low energy and lack of motion which leads to more stiffness and pain, less exercise, more weight gain, etc.
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