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Learn About Rheumatoid Arthritis

What do you know about rheumatoid arthritis? Find out the essentials here.

What is rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of over 100 different types of arthritis. While most types of arthritis become more likely to occur as we age, RA can attack at any age.

Symptoms of RA

Symptoms of RA can vary from person to person.

Diagnosing RA

Your doctor will determine if you have RA by performing a physical examination as well as looking at the results of blood tests and X-rays.

What should I expect from my treatment?

The goals of managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are to relieve pain, control inflammation, slow down joint damage, maintain the ability to perform normal day-to-day tasks, maximize quality of life, and prevent surgery.