Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

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Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is considered normal? When should you be concerned? These guides will tell you exactly what to look for and when a trip to the doctor is in order.
Causes of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Find out what combination of biologic, genetic ,and environmental factors can cause rheumatoid arthritis.
Risk Factors for Rheumatoid Arthritis
How do you know if you are at risk for developing RA? Read this guide to understand how your gender and genetics can put you at risk.

Ask the Expert: Preventing RA Symptoms with Birth Control Pills?
Our user asks Dr. Borigini, "is evidence that changes in hormones estrogen/progesterone can cause the onset of RA symptoms-- i.e., following childbirth and remission of symptoms during pregnancy. If this is true, couldn't hormone therapy in the form of birth control pills help in the reduction or elimination of symptoms after RA onset?"
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.