Rheumatoid Arthritis - Questions and Answers

Medical experts from Harvard University answer common questions about rheumatoid arthritis.

QUESTION: New Knee Replacement Procedure
What is the new knee replacement procedure that is in lieu of full surgery?
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QUESTION: Joint Stiffness
I suffer from a general stiffness in my joints. Can you recommend any drugs or treatments to alleviate this? What causes this?
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QUESTION: Painful Feet
For the past several weeks I have experienced considerable discomfort bordering on a dull pain in the front (ball) of both feet. I always wear sensible shoes and can recall no injury. The toes and heels are unaffected. What might cause pain in the balls of your feet?
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QUESTION: Addison's Disease
I have had Addison's disease for over 25 years. Are there any side effects of the replacement dosage of cortisol I have been taking? If so, what can I do to mitigate them?
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QUESTION: Connective Tissue Disease
I have been diagnosed with mixed connective tissue disease. The specialist also told me that my bluish/purple fingers and toes were "acrocyanosis." What is acrocyanosis, and what is its relationship to connective tissue disease?
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QUESTION: Rheumatoid Arthritis and Degenerative Bone Cysts
Can rheumatoid arthritis cause degenerative bone cysts?
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