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Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints.The symptomsusually affect the hands, feet and wrists.
Articles for Rheumatoid arthritis
'Dancing got me through the roughest times'
Paul Casimir has been living with arthritis for half his life, but he doesnt let it stop him doing the things he enjoys.
'If I get enough sleep and don't overdo things, it's manageable'
Jonathan Gledhill was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis when he was 27. He explains how arthritis affects his life.
Causes
Read about the causes of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition, which means it's caused by the bodys immune system attacking itself
Complications
Read about complications of rheumatoid arthritis. Having rheumatoid arthritis can put you at a higher risk of developing other conditions
Diagnosis
Read about diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis. It can be difficult to diagnose because many conditions cause joint stiffness and inflammation
Introduction
Read about rheumatoid arthritis, a long-term condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints.
Living-with
Read about living with rheumatoid arthritis. It can be life-changing and you may need long-term treatment to control your symptoms and reduce joint damage.
Symptoms
Rheumatoid arthritis mainly affects the joints, although it can cause problems in other parts of the body too.
Treatment
Read about treating rheumatoid arthritis. Treatment can help reduce inflammation in the joints, relieve pain and prevent or slow joint damage.
