Understanding how RA affects your body and the treatment options currently available
is an important step toward becoming an active member
of your own healthcare team.
Finding out that you have a chronic disease like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be
difficult, to say the least. The prospect of living with physical limitations, painful
symptoms, and
the potential for disfigurement and disability are often overwhelming. However,
many people take comfort in learning all they can about their condition. And what
they generally discover is that the outlook for effective RA management is better
than ever and improving all the time.
Understanding how RA affects your body and the treatment options currently available
is an important step toward becoming an active member
of your own healthcare team. In the following pages, you will find a number of useful
resources to help get you started, including:
If you have any questions about Abbott Laboratories' RA.com website that have not
been answered .
The health information contained herein is intended for use by United States residents
only and is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace
a discussion with a healthcare provider. All decisions regarding patient care must
be made with a healthcare provider and consider the unique characteristics of each
patient.