Rheumatoid Arthritis Myths and Facts
Medically Reviewed by Jabeen Begum, MD on September 25, 2023
Question 1/10
Rheumatoid arthritis is linked to:
- Smoking
- Pregnancy
- Birth control pills
- All of the above
Question 2/10
Beer could help you steer clear of RA.
- True
- False
Question 3/10
Sugary soda could make you more likely to get RA.
- True
- False
Question 4/10
If you have RA, exercise is bad for your joints.
- True
- False
Question 5/10
Researchers think the cause of rheumatoid arthritis is tied to:
- Genes
- Environment
- Hormones
- All of the above
Question 6/10
Pregnancy can ease RA symptoms.
- True
- False
Question 7/10
The sooner you’re in remission -- when disease symptoms go away for a while -- the longer it’s likely to last.
- True
- False
Question 8/10
Which food could ease your symptoms?
- Blueberries
- Fish oil
- Flaxseed
- None of the above
Question 9/10
Which critter could help create a new drug?
- Worms
- Ants
- Snakes
Question 10/10
Bacterial infections in your body might lead to rheumatoid arthritis.
- True
- False