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...Consuming omega-3 fatty acids, a type of polyunsaturated fat, may help reduce symptoms in people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis because of their ability to modulate the inflammatory process. There are...

...The issue of health insurance is an important one for anyone with RA. Obtaining health insurance that includes hospitalization, major medical coverage, and prescription benefits is essential for any person...

...Having a fulfilling and rewarding job is important to most people. In fact, our work helps to define who we are and gives us independence, economic stability, and a sense...

...Most people jump at the opportunity to travel to an interesting destination for fun or work. Whether you are a natural traveler or a homebody, most of us occasionally need...

...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) itself is often linked to symptoms like excessive daytime sleepiness, fatigue, pain, and depression. These symptoms may have a negative impact on the ability to get sound...

...Living with the challenges of a chronic disease like RA can be stressful and emotionally challenging. It is no wonder that studies have found that patients with RA, particularly those...

...The knee and the hip are major joints that we depend on for mobility. The knee serves as a hinge between the thigh and lower leg and also provides some...

...When rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects the joints of the foot, it can make a range of common activities, including basic walking, difficult or impossible. This can lead to significant disability...

...The elbow and shoulder are common sites of joint involvement in RA. In many people with RA, the elbow is one of the earliest joints affected by the disease, with...

...As many as 7 out of 10 people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) develop problems with the joints, bones, and other structures in their hands or wrist at some point in...

...Be on the lookout for new tools to help you manage and learn about RA. RA can cause a wide range of symptoms in different parts of the body. Use...

...With the introduction of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), joint inflammation and damage can be minimized or stopped in most people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, medications aren't sufficient in all...

...While the main forms of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) continue to be medications (especially disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, or DMARDs) and physical therapy, many people with RA also turn to...

...Vitamin D supplements are potentially important for people with RA for two reasons. Vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining adequate calcium levels in the blood and in absorption...

...A wide range of natural remedies has been shown to provide benefits for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Some of the more well-documented natural herbal remedies include green tea, turmeric...

...A variety of natural remedies including herbs, vitamins, minerals, and other supplements may be taken by people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). These natural remedies are often used as complementary methods...

...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that affects roughly 1 to 2 percent of the world’s population. The way RA develops is not clearly understood. Genetic and environmental...

...The symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be debilitating and can affect your quality of life. The pain, stiffness, and fatigue that come with RA can decrease your ability to...

...Kineret is an engineered biologic drug that is approved for use against rheumatoid arthritis. It reduces the signs and symptoms of RA and slows the structural damage that occurs in...

...Xeljanz™/Xeljanx XR (tofacitinib) is used to treat certain adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Xeljanz/Xeljanx XR can be taken alone or with some other drugs, including methotrexate...