Rheumatoid

NSAIDs, steroids, DMARDS, biologics, and JAK inhibitors are the five medications most commonly used to treat symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

Done safely, regular aerobic exercise helps reduce the effects of rheumatoid arthritis and help reduce risk of RA having a negative impact on heart and lung health.

Joint pain can have many causes, such as RA joint pain, osteoarthritis, and pain from other inflammatory conditions.

Rheumatoid factor, anti-CCP, proteins, antibodies, sedimentation, and the eta protein are all rheumatoid arthritis markers that can be detected in the blood.

Exercise can help relieve the symptoms and long-term effects of rheumatoid arthritis. It is important to know how much is enough exercise and what to do about pain.

Rheumatoid arthritis can affect any one of the 30 joints of the foot and ankle, causing symptoms such as pain and stiffness and making it hard to walk.

The effects of rheumatoid arthritis on the feet and ankles include swelling, redness, pain and stiffness, and even deformities without proper and timely treatment.

Gentle stretching can help ease morning joint stiffness caused by rheumatoid arthritis, focusing on the wrists, elbows, shoulders, feet, ankles, knees and hips.

Hand exercises can help people with rheumatoid arthritis improve dexterity and strength in their fingers, thumbs, and wrists, helping them  grip, pinch, and hold.

Certain hand joints are more susceptible to rheumatoid arthritis. Inflammation and stiffness occur when the immune system attacks a joint's synovial membrane.