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    Running the Race with RA

    Rheumatoid Arthritis Guide

    Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects more than a million people in the U.S. WebMD's Rheumatoid Arthritis Guide has all the information you need to understand and self-manage RA. Learn about the signs and symptoms, how RA is diagnosed, and the latest conventional and alternative treatments for RA. Also learn about JRA and how it affects children and teens. Let's get started!

    1. Overview

      1. The Basics

        1. What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
        2. Conditions That Can Look Like RA
        3. Progression and Stages of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
        4. Is Remission Possible With RA?

      2. Types

        1. What Type of RA Do You Have?
        2. What You Need to Know About Elderly-Onset RA

      3. RA in Women

        1. The Gender Gap: How RA Differs in Women
        2. Menopause and RA: What to Expect

      4. RA in People of Color

        1. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in RA

    2. Symptoms

      1. RA Symptoms

        1. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Symptoms and Complications
        2. RA Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore
        3. Why RA Is Different for Everyone

      2. Locations

        1. When RA Affects Your Hands and Fingers
        2. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in Elbows
        3. How Does Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Affect Your Shoulders?
        4. Can You Get Rheumatoid Arthritis in a Knee?
        5. Hip Rheumatoid Arthritis

      3. Joint Pain

        1. How to Manage RA Pain: 9 Tips
        2. Stretches for RA Hip Pain

      4. Joint Stiffness

        1. Does Joint Stiffness Mean I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis?
        2. How to Manage Morning Stiffness
        3. Prevent Joint Damage From Rheumatoid Arthritis

      5. Flare-Ups & Triggers

        1. 12 RA Triggers to Know
        2. How to Prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares
        3. Self-Care During RA Flares
        4. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Food Allergies/Sensitivities

      6. Symptom Tracking

        1. How to Track Your Symptoms

    3. Causes & Risks

      1. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Causes and Risk Factors
      2. Who Gets Rheumatoid Arthritis and Why?
      3. How Does TNF Cause Inflammation?
      4. Coffee and RA: What’s the Link?
      5. Gut Health and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
      6. RA May Affect Your Life Expectancy

    4. Tests & Diagnosis

      1. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Diagnosis
      2. Blood Tests for RA and Other Autoimmune Conditions
      3. What Is the Rheumatoid Factor Test?
      4. When You’re Seronegative for RA
      5. First Steps After Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis
      6. Your Medical Team for Rheumatoid Arthritis
      7. Work With a Doctor to Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis

    5. Treatment

      1. Treatment Overview

        1. Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis: Treatment
        2. Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Guide
        3. How to Manage Side Effects of RA Medications
        4. How to Manage Your RA If You Can’t Visit Your Doctor
        5. The Cost of Rheumatoid Arthritis

      2. Disease-Modifying Therapy

        1. Drugs That Slow RA's Progress
        2. Do RA Drugs Cause Cancer?
        3. Give DMARDs Time
        4. How Does Methotrexate Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis?
        5. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Biologic Drugs at a Glance
        6. What Is a TNF Inhibitor?
        7. Tips to Make Injections Easier With RA
        8. Infusion Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
        9. Why Doesn't a Biologic Drug Help My RA Symptoms?
        10. Next Steps When a Biologic Doesn't Help Your RA
        11. Tips for Managing an RA Medication Change
        12. JAK Inhibitors for Rheumatoid Arthritis
        13. RA Vaccines and Other New Immune Treatments

      3. Symptom Management

        1. Which Drugs Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain?
        2. What Are NSAIDs for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
        3. Steroids to Treat Arthritis
        4. Prednisone: What to Know About Withdrawal Symptoms

      4. Complementary & Alternative Treatment

        1. Natural Remedies for RA Pain
        2. Physical and Occupational Therapy for RA
        3. Range of Motion Exercises for RA
        4. Supplements for RA: What to Know
        5. Fish Oil for Rheumatoid Arthritis
        6. Neuromodulation for Rheumatoid Arthritis
        7. Essential Oils for RA

      5. Surgery

        1. When Is Surgery Right for Rheumatoid Arthritis
        2. Recovery After RA Surgery: What to Expect
        3. Synovectomy for RA
        4. Hand and Wrist Surgery for RA
        5. What Is Elbow Replacement Surgery?
        6. Spine Surgery for Rheumatoid Arthritis
        7. Is Hip Surgery Right for Your RA?
        8. Foot and Ankle Surgery for RA

    6. Living With

      1. Daily Life With RA

        1. Tips for Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis
        2. 6 Rheumatoid Arthritis Mistakes to Avoid
        3. Life Hacks for Rheumatoid Arthritis
        4. Young Adults Living With RA
        5. Healthy Aging With Rheumatoid Arthritis

      2. Diet

        1. The Best and Worst Foods for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
        2. How Does Alcohol Affect Rheumatoid Arthritis?
        3. Can a Plant-Based Diet Help With RA?
        4. Paleo Autoimmune Protocol for RA

      3. Exercise

        1. Can I Exercise if I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis?
        2. Make an Exercise Plan for RA
        3. How to Adapt Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis
        4. RA: Exercises That Are Easy On Your Joints
        5. How to Make Your Walks Help Your RA

      4. Mental & Emotional Health

        1. Your Daily Emotional Check-In for Rheumatoid Arthritis
        2. How Stress Affects Rheumatoid Arthritis

      5. Family & Relationships

        1. RA and Your Relationships
        2. Family Planning and Rheumatoid Arthritis
        3. How to Have Better Sex When You Have RA

      6. Your Environment

        1. Managing RA at Work

    7. Mobility & Assistive Devices

      1. Assistive Devices for Easier Living With RA
      2. Best Shoes for Rheumatoid Arthritis
      3. Can Orthotics Help With RA?
      4. RA Gloves

    8. Complications

      1. What You Need to Know About RA Joint Deformities
      2. What to Know About Swan Neck Deformity?
      3. Trigger Finger
      4. When RA Causes Skin Problems
      5. What Are Rheumatoid Nodules?
      6. Pannus and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
      7. How Are Heart Disease and RA Linked?
      8. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Cholesterol: What to Know
      9. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diabetes: What's the Link?
      10. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Stroke
      11. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia
      12. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Neuropathy
      13. Can Rheumatoid Arthritis Cause Brain Fog?
      14. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Hearing Loss
      15. RA and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
      16. What Is Felty's Syndrome?
      17. What Is Rheumatoid Cachexia?
      18. The RA-Osteoporosis Link
      19. RA and Periodontal Disease: What's the Link?

    9. Support & Resources

      1. How to Find Rheumatoid Arthritis Support
      2. How to Talk to People About Your RA
      3. When You Need Help With Daily Tasks Due to RA
      4. RA Patient Support Communities

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