Learn about the symptoms of RA and how to deal with joint stiffness, rheumatoid nodules, and more.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms are different for each person who has this long-term disease.
Rheumatoid arthritis can have many symptoms. Some are signs of complications that put your organs, or your life, at risk.
Rheumatoid arthritis varies from person to person, partly based on their genes. That means the treatments can differ too.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can affect any joint in your body, including those in your hands and fingers.
When you have RA, you’re likely to feel it in multiple joints. There’s a good chance you’ll also feel it in your elbows.
RA is a condition that affects your joints, often in the hands, wrists, and knees. It can also affect your shoulders.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can affect your knees and many other joints in your body.
RA is commonly associated with joints of the hands and wrists, but it can also affect larger joints, such as the hips.
Most people with rheumatoid arthritis have some pain. You can take steps to keep it from stopping you.
RA in the hip causes pain in the hips, thighs, or groin. Stretching can relieve stiffness and improve range of motion.
Although stiff joints are a classic symptom of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you can also get them for other reasons.
Morning stiffness is common in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It may also be a symptom of other joint conditions.
When your rheumatoid arthritis flares up, it's important to prevent damage to your joints.
Part of successful rheumatoid arthritis (RA) management is understanding what triggers your flares.
RA symptoms can be a rollercoaster. One day, you're feeling good, but the next morning, pain and stiffness can flare up.
Your RA can flare up by doing too much. Or maybe you did nothing out of the ordinary. You can have a flare for no reason.
One-third of people with RA say certain foods worsen their symptoms. There’s plenty of evidence to back this up.
Writing down your RA symptoms helps you remember what happened, when, and what they were like.