Rheumatoid Arthritis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and More
Updated Oct, 15, 2021. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) causes joint inflammation and pain. It happens when the immune system doesn’t work properly and attacks the lining of the joints, called the synovium.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Guidelines
Methotrexate is a conventional disease-modifying anti-inflammatory drug (DMARD). It works to lower inflammation and slow an overactive immune system, which occurs in rheumatoid arthritis.The new guidelines strongly recommend methotrexate alone (monotherapy) as the first treatment for people with moderate to high disease activity who haven’t taken DMARDs before.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica - Arthritis Foundation
By Linda Rath | Sept. 13, 2024 Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a form of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the shoulders, arms, hips and low back.
Osteoarthritis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment - Arthritis …
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that can affect the many tissues of the joint. It is by far the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 32.5 million adults in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Arthritis Foundation | Arthritis Support, Resources, Research
The Arthritis Foundation is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, control and cure of America's leading cause of disability.
High & Low Uric Acid Symptoms: How to Stay in a Safe Range
By Linda Rath | Dec. 12, 2022 Uric acid is produced when the body breaks down purines — natural substances found in every cell and in most foods.
4 Phases Stages of Gout | Arthritis Foundation
By Mary Anne Dunkin | Dec. 6, 2022 The most common form of inflammatory arthritis, gout occurs when uric acid forms needlelike crystals that collect in joints and other tissues, causing intense pain, redness and swelling.
Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Mary Anne Dunkin | June 12, 2022. Getting control of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the inflammation that fuels it involves medication, physical activity and living a healthy lifestyle. You should work closely with your doctor and other health care professionals to create a treatment plan that works well for you.
Testing for Gout - Arthritis Foundation
By Mary Anne Dunkin | June 10, 2022. Sometimes gout can be diagnosed based only on symptoms: intense, painful swelling in a single joint — often in the big toe — that subsides, only to show up again in the same or a different joint. In other cases, it may be more difficult to pinpoint the cause of your joint pain, so a doctor may order lab or imaging tests to confirm or reject a …
Is There a Cure for Arthritis? | Arthritis Foundation
By Linda Rath | Sept. 23, 2022 Billions of dollars spent in arthritis research annually in the U.S. — an estimated $9 billion on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) alone — have led to many new treatments and significant advances in the last 30 years. There still is no cure, but the Arthritis Foundation is committed to advancing research to discover more and better treatments — and cures for the ...
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