Related to Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet Directory
Rheumatoid arthritis can cause pain, inflammation, fatigue, and more. It is important to maintain a healthy diet, especially when you are dealing with a chronic condition. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about the impact rheumatoid arthritis has on diet.
Medical Reference
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Foods That Help Your Heart and Your RA
Find out what you should eat to both prevent heart disease and help ease the pain and stiffness in your joints that's due to rheumatoid arthritis.
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Can Food Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms?
You might have heard about the Mediterranean diet for weight loss. But it can also lower inflammation and ease some of your RA symptoms. Find out how.
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How to Manage Side Effects of RA Medications
Find out how to manage side effects of medications for rheumatoid arthritis, including NSAIDs, DMARDs, steroids, and biologics.
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17 Natural Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
If you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) it is important that you continue your medical treatment plan, however, there are other natural remedies and alternative therapies you should consider to manage your pain on a daily basis. Learn more about RA natural remedies at WebMD.com.
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What Are the Best and Worst Supplements and Herbs for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
Some supplements are good for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Some are dangerous. Learn which supplements and herbs may help relieve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and which ones you should never take.
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Eating Right When You Are Pregnant and Have RA
For a woman with RA, the best way to avoid having too much weight to lose post-pregnancy is to keep weight under control during pregnancy. Here are tips eating right when you are pregnant with RA.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Aerobic Exercise
Why exercise is good for achy joints, and arthritis-friendly exercises to try.
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RA and Your Diet: Can Foods Reduce Inflammation?
RA pain and stiffness is caused by inflammation, and some foods have an anti-inflammatory effect in the body.
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Treatment options for rheumatoid arthritis.
Many treatments are used to stave off the painful effects of RA from aspirin to drugs called ‘biologic agents.'
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Ways to Manage Your RA
Arthritis Foundation President John H. Klippel, MD, on the best ways to manage your RA.
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Treatments for RA Pain and Inflammation
How can you get relief from RA pain and inflammation? Ask Arthritis Foundation President John H. Klippel, MD.
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Other Disease Risks Associated with RA
Arthritis Foundation President John H. Klippel, MD, on how to tell if you might go into remission from your RA.
Slideshows & Images
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Myths and Facts on Rheumatoid Arthritis and Food
Is there really an RA diet? Learn the truth about which foods can ease your symptoms and which you should avoid.
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Foods That Help Rheumatoid Arthritis
Did you know certain spices might help your RA? Find out which foods -- including some that might surprise you -- can ease your inflammation.
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Joint-Friendly Fitness Routines for RA
Regular exercise boosts fitness and helps reverse joint stiffness for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This slideshow demonstrates helpful exercises to get you started.
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What You Need to Know About RA
WebMD provides a pictorial overview of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Learn about the signs and symptoms of RA, how it is diagnosed, and the latest conventional and alternative treatments for this chronic condition.