Rheumatoid Arthritis Medical Reference

Some foods can aggravate your condition. Find out what they are and how to figure out your specific triggers.

Here’s what the research says about the links between RA and hearing loss.

Here’s what to expect – and how to stay as healthy as possible – as you get older.

Some people with RA report that they have brain fog, or issues with thinking and memory skills. Learn more about the link between the two conditions.

Do you love coffee? If you have RA, see what experts say about whether or not you should cut back.

Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil and in certain foods, can help reduce joint pain and stiffness. But how do they work? And are they safe?

Minorities and people with lower income lag behind other groups in getting the best care for their rheumatoid arthritis.

RA can lead to a metabolic state called rheumatoid cachexia, or muscle wasting. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

Get to know the symptoms and treatments for rheumatoid arthritis in the shoulders.

Learn eight simple stretches to increase flexibility and range of motion in your hip joint.

This may be an option if other treatments fail to treat serious pain or changes in the shape of your joints. Learn more.

If meds aren’t easing pain and swelling from RA in your hands or wrists, it’s time to see a hand surgeon. Learn how surgeries can help you.

What is nerve stimulation for RA, and how does it work?

Learn why rheumatoid arthritis can increase your stroke risk and how to protect your heart.

Rheumatoid arthritis can make sex hard. Here, we look at ways to make it more enjoyable for everyone involved.

If you have rheumatoid arthritis, you’re more likely to also develop diabetes. Find out why, and what you can do to stay healthy.

RA tends to raise your risk of heart disease, while lowering your cholesterol. Find out why this “lipid paradox” matters.

Learn how to deal with your limits on the job, and what your disability rights are.

Tingling, pain, and weakness are signs of a common RA complication. Here’s what to know about how RA damages your nerves and how you can get relief.

Neck pain is a common symptom of rheumatoid arthritis. Certain types of spine surgery, known as cervical laminectomy or cervical spinal fusion, may help.

It’s normal for your doctor to suggest trying a new treatment for RA. These moves can help make the process go smoothly.

The trick to treating flares is catching and treating them early. Here are some things that may trigger your RA.

Take a closer look at who’s likely to have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and why.

Rheumatoid arthritis affects joints anywhere in the body, including your elbows. If you have pain and stiffness from elbow arthritis, find out how you can manage and treat it to limit joint damage.

If you have moderate to severe RA and hip pain makes it hard to walk, hip surgery can change your life.

Can a healthy gut help your rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? What you should know about the gut microbiome, your diet, probiotics, and more.

Experts have found that bacteria called P. gingivalis link RA and periodontal disease. Learn more about how the conditions are related.

Sometimes, you need more than just medication to manage your RA. Here’s a look at some surgical treatments that can help with the pain.

Orthotics are custom shoe inserts designed to ease foot pain caused by conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.

These pointers can help you give yourself a shot of RA medicine with greater ease and less ouch.

Find out what synovectomy is, and when you might need this procedure to treat inflammatory arthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis affects your emotional as well as your physical health. Use these tips every day to guide your emotional self-care.

Sometimes, your biologic drug seems to stop working to control your rheumatoid arthritis. Find out why biologics may stop working after a while and how your rheumatologist can try other options to get your RA under control.

What gets in the way of protecting your heart health with RA? Use these questions to find your trouble spots and brainstorm ways to overcome them.

Learn how to make -- and keep -- lifestyle changes with these handy tips.

It’s the key to getting the care you need. Here are a few tips.

RA causes inflammation that can damage your joints. RA drugs can lower inflammation and pain. Find out which RA drugs also prevent joint damage from getting worse or even repair it.

Your diet won’t cure RA, but you can eat foods that help fight inflammation and promote good overall health. Stock your kitchen with foods from this list.

Treat to target is a strategy to treat rheumatoid arthritis. You track your progress toward low disease activity targets with monthly tests and make changes as needed. Find out how T2T can help you get to remission.

Learn more about this treatment approach and what to ask your doctor.

Find out what you need to know about swan neck deformity, and how it may affect health.

Find out what you need to know about boutonniere deformity. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatments, including splinting.

What happens when one drug isn't enough to keep RA under control?

Biologics and JAK inhibitors both treat the same issues. But there are important differences between the two. See how each works in its own way.

Ever notice your joints feel achy and stiff in the morning? Find out why and what you can do to loosen up and get moving to help your rheumatoid arthritis.

Studies suggest that fall may be the seasonal sweet spot for RA, while winter and spring are the toughest. Here's how to get year-round relief.

There’s a lot you can do to ease and manage your rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Find out how.

If you have RA, you might find it hard to finish tasks in your daily schedule. But there are a few things you can do to make day-to-day life easier. Find out what you can do at-home and with the help of a therapist.

Rheumatoid arthritis can affect many areas of your life and work. Sharing information about your health condition may help both you and those around you better navigate your disease.