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Diets for People with RA

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the joints. The condition can be very painful and affects the mobility of the patient. Diet and nutrition is important in the...

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What Is the Most Effective Treatment for RA?

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a condition that affects the joints and causes inflammation, joint paint, stiffness after long periods of inactivity, and fatigue. The symptoms of RA present themselves...

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Is Pilates OK to Do When You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful and sometimes debilitating condition that affects millions of people around the world. Fortunately, certain exercises can relieve some of the symptoms associated with...

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Can Rheumatoid Arthritis Damage More Than Joints?

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder, where the body's immune system misidentifies healthy tissue as a pathogen and goes on the attack. This disorder does more than cause pain; it can cause...

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Food Cures for RA Eye Problems

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder. Your immune system becomes overactive, producing inflammatory compounds that attack your joints. If left untreated, RA can deform your joints and...

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Early Treatment & Prognosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis

According to the Mayo Clinic, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a condition in which the immune system attacks your body's own tissues. RA affects the lining of joints and causes pain, joint stiffness,...

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Signs & Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Wrists

Achy hands, difficulty doing simple tasks, and a general feeling of illness are all common signs of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a disease that affects roughly 1.3 million Americans. Understanding signs...

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Digestive 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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Finger Rheumatoid Nodules Treatment

The treatments for rheumatoid nodules vary depending on the severity of symptoms. Options include physical therapy, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), steroid injections and surgery.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Skeletal System Disorders

The Arthritis Foundation says rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects 1.3 million people, causing pain and stiffness and possible damage to the bone and ligaments of the affected joints.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis With No Joint Pain

Pain and stiffness are common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, a disease which the Arthritis Foundation says affects 1.3 million Americans. Rheumatoid arthritis often goes into remission for anywhere...

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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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Arava Medication for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Arava (leflunomide) is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) used in adults suffering with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

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Medicine for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease characterized by destructive changes to various joints throughout the body. There are several classes of medications available to treat rheumatoid...

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Reclast Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful condition in which the joints become inflamed, stiff and achy. Clinical signs of rheumatoid arthritis can include a wearing-down of the joints due to the disease....

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Side Effects of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Individuals with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis may have more to be concerned about than swollen joints. Some side effects can signal more serious problems and other diseases commonly associated with...

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The Benefits of Noni Juice for Rheumatism

Medical miracle or Polynesian snake oil? The scientific jury is still out on the benefits of noni juice, but thousands afflicted with rheumatism and other conditions offer testimonials of its healing...

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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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What Are the Treatments for RA?

Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease with no known cure. It is debilitating, and it causes the bones in the arms or legs to become weak and twisted over time. It strikes both old and young. Despite its...

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