Juvenile chronic polyarthritis; JRA; Still's disease; Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Arthritis symptoms:
Body-wide JRA symptoms:
A recent study printed in the April 2006 issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism found that lower birth rates among women with RA might... Read more »
My last blog discussed the Rheumatoid Factor, its significance, and perhaps its insignificance. The bottom line, however, is that... Read more »
Although I’ve had RA for most of my 31 years, until I read the Australian study this week, I never knew that people with RA have a higher... Read more »
Think of your metabolism as an engine. It's ability to "run" means biochemical processes that keep us alive are ongoing. Your metabolic... Read more »
It is very common for a woman with rheumatoid arthritis to suffer a disease flare within three months of the delivery of the baby. ... Read more »
Q: How do most patients get referred to a rheumatologist in the first place?Kremer: Usually, it’s the pain that’s perceived to be arthritis pain.... Read more »
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RA; Arthritis - rheumatoidSymptomsRA usually affects joints on both sides of the body equally. Wrists, fingers, knees, feet, and ankles are the most... Read more »
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Osteoarthritis is often visible in x-rays. Cartilage loss is suggested by certain characteristics of the images:The normal space between the bones in... Read more »
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Normal ValuesResults are usually reported in one of two ways:Less than 40-60 u/mLLess than 1:80 (1 to 80) titerA low number (normal result) usually... Read more »
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What the risks areVeins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample... Read more »