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Rheumatoid Arthritis Health Center

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Do you know the early symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis? Learn about rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, RA complications, and other inflammatory and painful conditions.

Symptoms

How well are you managing your rheumatoid arthritis? Get your WebMD Rheumatoid Arthritis Score.

Can rheumatoid arthritis leave you tired? Can it cause fever? Here's a rundown of common -- and not so common -- RA symptoms.

Here you'll find an overview of the signs and symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

Types

What are the symptoms and possible causes of the most common arthritis in children? How is childhood rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed and treated? Get a detailed look.

From rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis to other arthritic conditions: Do you know the major types of arthritis and their differences?

Complications

Vasculitis, inflammation of the blood vessels, sometimes occurs as a complication of rheumatoid arthritis. Find out its causes, symptoms, and its treatment.

Trigger finger and rheumatoid arthritis can both cause finger pain. Learn more so you can tell the difference between them.

An inflammation of a tendon, learn what can trigger this condition, its symptoms, and how to tell it from rheumatoid arthritis.

The stresses of rheumatoid arthritis can make you more prone to bursitis. Find out about symptoms, see a photo, and learn how to prevent this overuse injury.

Impingement syndrome is a common condition that causes shoulder pain. Learn how it differs from rheumatoid arthritis, how it’s diagnosed, and its treatments.

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Many treatments are used to stave off the painful effects of RA from aspirin to drugs called ‘biologic agents.'

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