Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis affects the body beyond joint pain — your heart, lungs, skin, vision, bone health, and more. Learn about symptoms, complications, and how treatments can prevent damage.

Some career paths are more easily modified for rheumatoid arthritis than others. Here’s what you should know.

There’s no specific diet for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but what you eat can affect how you feel. Skip these pro-inflammatory foods to avoid an RA flare.

Having RA can feel lonely, but these social media influencers with RA will help you feel understood and connected, plus you’ll learn some helpful tips.

Rheumatoid arthritis can make it difficult for some people to continue working. Learn about applying for Social Security disability benefits, and how to appeal a denial.

Many people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) develop anemia, but what causes anemia of chronic disease, and how can you get it under control? Learn about risk factors and treatments.

Nuts, berries, yogurt, and more can be on the tasty and varied rheumatoid arthritis snacking menu.

Charred meat, processed, fatty foods, and other typical barbecue fare can fuel inflammation, especially if you have rheumatoid arthritis. Try these healthy swaps.

Learn about the nutrients that can help your body reduce inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis joint pain, stiffness, and other symptoms.

Rheumatoid arthritis affects everyone differently, but pain, inflammation, and stiffness often occur in several particular joints. Here’s what you can do to treat them.

Exercise trackers can help people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) move more in various ways. Learn how.

You need to focus on weight loss when you have RA because excess weight can make your joint pain worse. Here are eight ways to help you shed pounds.

Is it RA? Many ailments have similar symptoms. Here's what you need to know about health conditions that look like rheumatoid arthritis, but aren't.

Alcohol should be avoided with some rheumatoid arthritis medications. Learn more about the specific risks regarding the liver and osteoporosis.

RA can affect your eyes, causing dryness, inflammation, and scleritis. Find out how to manage these symptoms and conditions effectively.

Rheumatologists are specialists who treat rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, but it can be a challenge to find the right one for you. Learn about what to look for in a doctor.

Hormonal fluctuations around menopause may influence rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms. Learn how RA symptoms may change with menopause, along with the tests, tweaks, and treatments that may be needed.

Your rheumatoid arthritis (RA) could put your kidneys at risk. Find out how you can manage kidney health and RA to protect yourself.

The joint pain of RA and the dry eyes and dry mouth symptoms of Sjögren's syndrome often occur together. Learn how these conditions are related and how to manage them.