Rheumatoid Arthritis

Joint pain and stiffness can make it hard to drive. Here are tips for driving when you have rheumatoid arthritis.

RA can make it harder to move, but you can still enjoy hobbies if you plan ahead, use tools, and rest when you need it.

The galvanic bath was once used to treat lupus and rheumatoid arthritis but was later declared quackery. Now, the practice is making a comeback.

Your child’s growing pains might be something else, like juvenile idiopathic arthritis. WebMD explains how to tell the difference.

How long does it take DMARDs to work for RA? Learn why it can take some time for rheumatoid arthritis medication to be most effective.

Learn how biologics work to suppress an overactive immune system, and the benefits and side effects of using a biologic to treat your RA.

Rheumatoid arthritis causes joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. It also affects your mental health. But you can slow RA progression and manage symptoms.

Biologics for rheumatoid arthritis can take a few months to work their best. Find out when you can expect a biologic drug for RA to start working.

What happens when you stop taking a biologic for RA? Learn more about when and how to go off a biologic drug.

Strategies for reducing the out-of-pocket cost for RA biologics, getting financial help, and researching viable drug options.

Rheumatoid arthritis support groups are great for tips and comfort, but not medical advice. Learn how to get support when you take a biologic for RA.

Should you try another biologic for RA if the first one isn't working? Find out when it might be time to switch drugs.

What’s the future of RA treatment? A doctor discusses the hunt for unique therapies that go to work sooner to treat each person with fewer side effects.

A person with RA tells how they live with rheumatoid arthritis, including everyday challenges and how to manage fatigue and other symptoms.

Conditions that may happen along with rheumatoid arthritis, including lung diseases, heart disease, diabetes, and depression.

Mariah Leach, founder of Mamas Facing Forward and an advocate in the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) community, shares how they not only manage the condition, but thrive while doing so.

A rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis means you have to learn to adapt. Learn the lifestyle changes that help one active young mom manage her RA.

The journey to finding a supportive rheumatoid arthritis care team can be a long one. It may take years of patience and switching specialists to find the right fit. One woman shares what to look for and the secret to getting through it.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can throw everything out of whack when you’re a woman trying to juggle work, family, and friends while caring for yourself. Here’s how one woman finds balance.

Find out what an expert says about how to manage and treat rheumatoid arthritis.

WebMD describes tips, tricks, and gadgets to help keep your house tidy when you have rheumatoid arthritis.

With good planning and an easy schedule, you can keep your RA in check and have a pain-free trip. Try these tips.

Thanks to an abundance of easy-to-find (but not always accurate) information, many people have misconceptions about rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Two rheumatologists explain the truth behind some of the most common myths about RA.

Managing the effects of rheumatoid arthritis can be tricky. But apps for your smartphone or tablet can help you and your doctor find the best way to manage your RA.

What’s the link between inflammation and RA, and how can you ease your inflamed joints?