Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is challenging to diagnose, especially in the early stage, because the signs and symptoms are similar to many other conditions. Healthcare providers rely on a physical exam, ...
The attack causes inflammation, which is the source of RA symptoms like pain, swelling, and joint stiffness. If you have risk factors for RA or any symptoms (they typically begin in fingers and other ...
Yes, positive psychology can help you learn to manage your RA symptoms. Here’s how. Practicing positive psychology (PP) may be useful if you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It focuses on how you ...
Living with rheumatoid arthritis can be difficult as it can cause pain and affect mobility, mental wellbeing, and overall quality of life. But taking steps to prevent or manage symptoms as early as ...
including psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis (RA), symptoms may come and go. A period of symptoms is called a flare-up, and a period when the symptoms go away is called remission. Individual ...
Nicky Richardson ignored four persistent symptoms for almost a decade, but when she recently received an autoimmune disease diagnosis, everything made sense. The 42-year-old is using her TikTok ...
“You’re too young for that.” Lundberg was only 17 when she first started having RA symptoms. She was diagnosed at 18. I’ve heard that so many times, and it’s wrong, she says. “I’m ...