Managing symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may require trying different medicines to see what works best for you and your symptoms. The approval of Xeljanz has led to changes in how rheumatoid ...

Symptoms like inflammation, joint pain, and stiffness are an inevitable part of aging. But for about 1% of the population, these symptoms are signs of something different: rheumatoid arthritis.

Part of diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) involves ruling out other conditions that mimic RA, such as fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, and osteoarthritis. Diagnosis involves a physical examination, a ...

Peripheral neuropathy can develop as a complication of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). You may find similar treatments for both, but your doctor is best equipped to determine what medications may work for ...

A groundbreaking scientific perspective is reshaping how researchers understand rheumatoid arthritis, a debilitating autoimmune condition that affects nearly 1.3 million Americans. Recent studies have ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes joint pain and bone deformities. Being a progressive disease, it does not have any cure, while ways to treat it and preventative options are ...

Rheumatoid arthritis isn’t currently curable. But treatments can help manage symptoms, improve quality of life, support movement, and slow disease progression. Speak to a doctor about which treatments ...

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Recent research explores how gut microbiome imbalances contribute to rheumatoid arthritis, and how dietary interventions could be key to reducing inflammation and improving patient outcomes. Study: ...

People with rheumatoid arthritis often take medicines to help manage their condition and improve their symptoms. Some of these medicines work directly on the body’s immune system and help to limit the ...

Abatacept eases symptoms and prevents joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis patients by dampening the immune system, researchers said. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Philip Day loved playing ...