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If you suspect you could have RA or are concerned that you may have been misdiagnosed with a similar condition, this resource can help.
The systemic inflammation from rheumatoid arthritis could raise the likelihood of someone developing diabetes in the future.
The abundance of antioxidant-rich foods could offset some of the damage done from cigarettes that is linked with the onset of autoimmune disease.
But getting the right RA treatment should help a lot in terms of reducing your heart disease risk.
Rheumatoid arthritis is known to increase the risk of heart disease, but taking biologic medications that help lower inflammation and disease activity can help you stay healthy.
Testing for rheumatoid factor can help diagnose RA, although it is just one part of a larger picture.
With proper guidance, strength training has become one of Eileen Davidson’s favorite tools for managing a painful battle with rheumatoid arthritis. This is how it became a critical part of her exercise routine and overall treatment plan.
Because I spend all day studying pain and how it impacts patients like me, I thought I knew a lot about the best ways to manage my chronic pain. But working on an important new project taught me that I was wrong.
Communication is the key to getting your RA pain under good control. Here’s what you need to discuss with your doctor if you’re experiencing an increase in RA pain.
Pain isn’t as easy to manage when providers can’t see and touch your joints in person, but you can effectively discuss and treat RA pain during virtual visits. Here’s how.