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 ...
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are both inflammatory diseases that affect the joints, but they’re separate conditions with unique long-term outlooks. The most common type of ...
Scar-driven changes in joint tissue may underlie treatment resistance in rheumatoid arthritis, opening the door to new ...
The history of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) goes back hundreds of years. Scientists are not sure how long humans have been experiencing it, but doctors first described the condition around 1800 and named ...
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 ...
By Dr. Aruna Caldera, Consultant Rheumatologist MBBS, MD, MRCP (UK), MRCP (Rheumatology) The word arthritis comes from ancient Greek. “Arthron” means joints; “itis” means inflammation; so, arthritis ...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a type of arthritis that is considered an autoimmune disease. An autoimmune disease is when your immune system starts attacking your body. It causes pain and swelling in ...