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Rheumatoid arthritis

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Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? | RA Awareness Day 2017

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares: What Triggers a RA Flare? | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Lifestyle Modifications for Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term autoimmune disorder that primarily affects joints. It typically results in warm, swollen, and painful joints. Pain and stiffness often worsen following rest. Most commonly, the wrist and hands are involved, with the same joints typically involved on both sides of the body. The disease may also affect other parts of the body. This may result in a low red blood cell count, inflammation around the lungs, and inflammation around the heart. Fever and low energy may also be present. Often, symptoms come on gradually over weeks to months.
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