Rheumatoid arthritis (also referred to by its acronym, RA) is, as anyone who has it will tell you, a painfully debilitating condition that takes a serious toll on the joints according to Mayo Clinic. Not only does it impact the joints, but it can cause damage to other organs and tissues […]
Manage Your Physical and Emotional Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms at Home Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects as many as 1.3 million people in the United States, according to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Network, and women are up to 3 times more likely to develop this autoimmune disease. People can develop this type of […]
The Arthritis Foundation defines rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as a joint disease caused by the immune system attacking the joints. It is therefore considered an autoimmune disorder like lupus or multiple sclerosis. In rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system attacks the synovium, a tissue that lines the inside of the joints and produces a […]
The similarities and differences between Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis Fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis disability Some of the most mysterious medical conditions have a lot of myths behind them. Some of the most notable diseases that fall in this category are Rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. What do we know about their […]
Lupus and rheumatoid arthritis are two rare autoimmune diseases. These diseases have distinctive causes, but there is a great deal of overlap in both their symptoms and the way they affect a person’s health. Some people with one of these diseases notice that they have symptoms more consistent with other […]
The Important Similarities and Differences Between Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis When medical conditions present similar symptoms, a diagnosis can take weeks or months of extensive testing. This is particularly true of conditions that cause muscle and joint pain. Proper diagnosis is essential to developing an effective treatment plan. Rheumatoid arthritis […]