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Keeping track of antibody levels like rheumatoid factor and anti-CCP may not be that important, research shows.
Rheumatoid arthritis can cause a range of skin symptoms, but skin problems could also indicate you have a different kind of arthritis to begin with.
“I felt like bolts of lightning were being shot through my foot.”
Some are available over the counter; some by prescription only. Here’s how your doctor thinks through which NSAID is best for your health needs.
Just because some kinds of NSAIDs are available over the counter doesn’t mean they don’t have important side effects to be aware of.
Could the same bacteria that causes gum disease also be involved in triggering RA?
You’re gonna want to start using these ASAP.
You might want to ask your rheum about this at your next visit.
Just having RA means your heart attack risk is as much as 68 percent higher than it is for someone without it.
This rare type of inflammatory arthritis could be a precursor to RA.