Rheumatoid Arthritis

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• An Introduction to Rheumatoid Arthritis
  Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease in which various joints in the body are inflamed, leading to swelling, pain, stiffness, and the possible loss of function. Learn more about rheumatoid arthritis and the difference between type 1 and type 2 RA.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
  Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that may affect many joints in the body. In this video animation you'll see how the immune system mistakes healthy tissue for a foreign invader. You'll also learn about new treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis.
• Arthritis Checkup Tool  
  More than one in seven visits to a physician is due to aches and pains. Pains that last more than six weeks may be related to rheumatoid arthritis. Take this mini-checkup to see if your chronic (greater than 6 weeks) symptoms may be related to Rheumatoid arthritis or something else.