How to Talk to Your Doctor About Rheumatoid Arthritis
If you have rheumatoid arthritis, you likely have a lot of questions for your doctor. Even if you have had this disease for a long time, continuing advances in medicine may leave you with things you would like to ask your doctor about. The ... [... more]
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Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis - Comprehensive overview includes symptoms and treatment of JRA, including systemic JRA. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) - which causes joint inflammation for at least six weeks in children 16 years old or ... [... more]
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Arthritis Today: Joint Atlas
Joints literally keep the human frame together. From the top of our heads to the tips of our toes, joints link our 206 bones, make our bodies flexible, and enable our muscles to maneuver into thousands of positions. Some joints, such as those in ... [... more]
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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic, chronic, autoimmune inflammatory disease that affects the joints of women of al Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic, chronic, autoimmune inflammatory disease that affects the joints of women of all age ... [... more]
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Information about rheumatoid arthritis, from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Rheumatoid (say: "roo-mah-toyd") arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease. Your immune system uses antibodies to protect you against disease and infection. [... more]
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What Is Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, a disorder in which the body attacks its own healthy cells and tissues. When someone has rheumatoid arthritis, the membranes around his or her joints become inflamed and release enzymes that cause ... [... more]
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How to Diagnose Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
If you suspect your child has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, you must see the family doctor or pediatrician. There is no definitive test for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Instead, the doctor must gather various data to arrive at a ... [... more]
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (rue-ma-TOYD arth-write-tis) is a chronic disease, mainly characterized by inflammation of the lining, or synovium, of the joints. It can lead to long-term joint damage, resulting in chronic pain, loss of function and disability. [... more]
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Medicines: A Guide for Adults
This guide can help you work with your doctor or nurse to find a medicine for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It is a lifelong condition. RA causes inflammation (swelling, redness, and pain) that can damage the joints. No treatment can cure RA. But ... [... more]
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Arthritis Today: Meditation
Taken daily, it can untangle tension, fight fatigue and even lower your blood pressure. It can lift your spirits and help you find inner peace. What's more, it costs nothing, has no side effects and doesn't require medical help. The "treatment" [... more]
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Marriage and Family
Arthritis is a family affair in many ways. While you may be the one with the disease, it ultimately affects everyone else in the family. Spouses pick up more of the household responsibilities. Children learn that you can't always pick them up or ... [... more]
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MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ... [... more]
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