People with rheumatoid arthritis face a higher risk of developing heart disease and heart failure due to chronic inflammation affecting heart function. Monitoring heart symptoms like chest pain and ...

Joint pain, stiffness, and fatigue don’t have to get in the way when you’re traveling. These tips and tools can help when you’re on the go with rheumatoid arthritis.

Your primary care physician has referred you to a rheumatologist, a specialist in diseases of the joints, because you’ve been experiencing several months of pain, swelling and tenderness in your hands ...

Spending time outdoors can reduce stress and improve well-being, possibly lowering inflammation, when you have RA. These tips ...

Adjusting your sleep position based on the affected joints can help alleviate RA pain; for example, use pillows to support painful shoulders, hips, or knees when sleeping on your side. Besides ...

Do you love coffee? Do you easily put away two or three cups a day? You’re not alone. On average, Americans drink just over three cups a day. But if you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), is that a habit ...

Taking this quiz can help you decide whether to see a rheumatologist. If untreated, rheumatoid arthritis may cause anemia and dry eyes. Genetics and exposure to cigarette smoke may increase your risk ...

RA can hurt your peripheral nerves, which are part of the peripheral nervous system. That’s the communication system that helps your central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) send and receive ...

While rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is not commonly thought to affect the brain, research shows that many people with the condition have some level of cognitive impairment. “Brain fog is a pretty common ...

Rituxan (rituximab) is a brand-name intravenous (IV) infusion prescribed for RA. This article covers topics such as side effects, dosage, and how Rituxan works for RA. Rituxan is a biologic and ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can make tasks like getting dressed, typing, or gripping certain objects hard to manage. When joint pain, stiffness, and swelling get in the way of your ability to do your ...