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How to Diagnose Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is not always easy to diagnose. In fact, because it shares the same symptoms as a variety of other diseases, it is easily misdiagnosed. This is especially true in the case of...
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How to Naturally Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis or RA is an autoimmune disorder that attacks the joints in the body and, if left untreated, can result in complete deterioration of the joints. Reading this article will teach you...
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Methotrexate as a Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Methotrexate has been used to treat people with rheumatoid arthritis since the 1970s. It has been one of the most effective treatments for rheumatoid arthritis since it was approved by the United...
View ArticleSymptoms of Rheumatology
Rheumatology is an incurable disease that is characterized by painful swelling and stiffness in the joints and muscles. While it cannot be cured, it can be treated for optimal relief of pain. There are...
View ArticleWhat Are the Causes of Rheumatism?
Rheumatism, also known as rheumatoid arthritis, is a condition that is more predominant in women than men, and it usually strikes individuals sometime between 40 and 60 years of age. However, men can...
View ArticleFoods for Rheumatoid Arthritis
More than 2.5 million Americans suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic inflammatory disease that damages the tissues that connect bones and joints. Joint pain, swelling, stiffness, loss of...
View ArticleInfusion Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis affects many people. It can cause amazing discomfort and pain when performing the easiest activities. It can leave you bedridden for days or weeks at a time if not treated...
View ArticleFoods You Should Eat for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease--the body mistakenly attacks its own cells, causes inflammation, joint swelling, fatigue, pain and limited range of motion. There is really no official...
View ArticleWhat Is Considered a High Rheumatoid Factor?
The Arthritis Foundation defines rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as a chronic disease in which inflammation of the joints (and sometimes other parts of the body) leads to long-term damage that may result in...
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Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Cause Migraines?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is classified as an autoimmune disorder that is chronic and without an identifiable cause or cure. RA is associated with joint pain and inflammation, inflamed and sore muscle...
View ArticleMild Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory joint disease. Symptoms are chronic and can affect surrounding tissues and organs.
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Plaquenil and Weight Loss
Plaquenil, which is the brand name for hydroxychloroquine, is prescribed primarily for treating acute malaria. It is also prescribed for patients who suffer from lupus or rheumatoid arthritis and have...
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What Is Sero-Negative Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis involves a series of lab tests and a physical evaluation of symptoms. Testing blood for rheumatoid factor is a common way to help diagnose the disease, however some...
View ArticleWhat Are the Treatments for High Rheumatoid Factor?
Rheumatoid factor is a protein in your body that attacks healthy tissue. A high rheumatoid factor is indicative of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a painful condition that causes stiff, swollen, painful...
View ArticleWhat Is Ankle Tendonitis?
Ankle tendonitis is a condition affecting the posterior tibialis tendon, causing pain and tenderness in the ankle due to overuse. Individuals with flat feet or active lifestyles are most prone to ankle...
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Foods to Avoid With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic disease, has no recognized cure, but a combination of diet, medication and exercise has helped many sufferers find relief. Learn about foods that should be avoided if...
View ArticleExercise Precautions & Contraindications in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a chronic condition in which there is inflammation in the synovial tissue of the joints. These patients experience pain during movement. For this reason,...
View ArticleDigestive Complications of Scleroderma
Scleroderma, a chronic degenerative condition, can affect almost any part of the body, according to the Mayo Clinic. Complications often include digestive problems, usually involving the esophagus and...
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Signs & Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis Freezing in Place
According to the Arthritis Center, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a painful chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the joints. The autoimmune disease typically progresses in three main stages:...
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Jaw & Ear Pain With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis can cause fatigue, loss of appetite and swollen glands. It can also cause joint pain. If it causes pain in the joint of your jaw, it could lead to pain in your jaw and ear.
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What Is the Normal Range for RA Factor?
Faced with a patient exhibiting the common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), such as joint pain, stiffness or swelling, a doctor may order a rheumatoid factor test to determine the levels of RF...
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