Rheumatoid Arthritis Medical Reference

Small tweaks to your lifestyle can help keep your joints in good shape. Diet, exercise, and using the right tools can make a huge difference. Find out how.

A guide to common nutrient deficiencies in people with RA and how to deal with them.

Can self-help devices make day-to-day living with your arthritis a little easier?

Which biologic is right for you? Compare medications to treat rheumatoid arthritis.

Learn more common skin problems associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), including conditions caused by arthritis medications.

Find out why biologic drugs are so pricey, and how you can get help to pay for them.

From not seeing a rheumatologist to not getting the right medication, here are six mistakes to avoid when you have 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.

If you have RA, you've got a bigger chance of having problems with your heart. So make smart choices when you go to the supermarket or dine out.

Find out how exercise can help you manage painful joints and fatigue that come with rheumatoid arthritis.

For some women with rheumatoid arthritis, menopause is tough. For others, it’s a breeze. Here’s a glimpse at what you may experience.

A look at the ways rheumatoid arthritis affects men and women differently, including the age the disease strikes and how severe the symptoms are.

What can you do to feel better when you're stiff, sore, and tired? It might surprise you, but a workout can boost your energy and make you more flexible.

Rheumatoid arthritis can cause pain in the hand or finger joints. Discover the causes and treatments of hand and finger RA, along with tips to help relieve RA pain.

WebMD provides a comprehensive chart of drugs commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, including usage and dosage information, risk factors, and potential side effects.

WebMD explains how stiff joints can be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis and what to do if stiffness, particularly morning stiffness, causes you pain.

Information on the most common rheumatic diseases and their treatments, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, and Sjogren's syndrome.

Learn about rheumatoid nodules, including their causes, symptoms, and treatments.

WebMD looks at rheumatoid arthritis (RA) of the hip and its causes, symptoms, treatments, and other ways to manage hip pain and inflammation.

WebMD explains rheumatoid arthritis of the knee including causes, symptoms, and treatments for knee pain and inflammation.

See a list of the best online sources of information on RA.

When you have rheumatoid arthritis, you’ll want to do everything you can to both ease your joint symptoms and protect your heart. Here’s how.

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.

WebMD explains the benefits, risks, and side effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for treating rheumatoid arthritis pain and inflammation.

Plan on starting a family? WebMD explains the effect of certain RA drugs on men and women who are trying to conceive.

WebMD explains how juvenile arthritis can cause eye problems including uveitis and what can be done to protect your child's eyes.

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.

WebMD discusses juvenile arthritis, including types, diagnosis, and treatment options.

WebMD offers 10 questions to ask your doctor about your RA treatment plan.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that affects far more than your joints. Find out some of the common and rare symptoms and complications of RA.

Creating a coordinated medical team gives you the best chance of managing rheumatoid arthritis. Find out how.

WebMD helps you work with your rheumatologist to manage rheumatoid arthritis.

Find out how exercise and the right treatment can help keep away long-term problems from rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

WebMD offers 9 tips for coping with the pain of rheumatoid arthritis.

WebMD explains the role of physical therapists and occupational therapists in helping people with RA maintain flexibility, range of motion, and muscle strength.

If you want to keep rheumatoid arthritis in check, exercise is key. Find out how it helps.

Find out more about the various drugs used to treat arthritis pain, such as NSAIDS, acetaminophen, and corticosteroids.

Here’s what you need to know about the different parts of your RA treatment plan and the lifestyle changes that will help you thrive.

When should you see your doctor about joint pain or other signs of arthritis? Find out.

Information on de Quervain's disease, a painful inflammation of a tendon attached to the thumb.

Learn how biologics can help manage rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Discover the types, benefits, and potential side effects of these medications.

Learn about Sjögren's syndrome, an autoimmune disorder that causes symptoms like dry mouth and dry eyes.

Learn more about vasculitis from the experts at WebMD.

The forecast for Lyme disease, plus the early symptoms, a photo of the bull's-eye rash, how it's treated, and, most importantly, how to prevent it.

WebMD describes the different blood tests used to diagnose arthritis and other inflammatory diseases.

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

WebMD describes trigger finger and trigger thumb, what causes it, the symtpoms, and treatment.

WebMD explains how and what kind of steroids are used to relieve inflammation caused by conditions such as arthritis, along with their side effects.

Learn more from WebMD about the symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, also called juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Learn more from WebMD about types of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, also called juvenile idiopathic arthritis.