UNDERSTANDING RA SYMPTOMS
Your body is trying to tell
you something
Common RA symptoms can include:
Joint Pain
Joint Swelling
& Stiffness
Fatigue
Other RA symptoms can include:
Flares followed by periods of lower disease activity
Aching and muscle pain
Low-grade fevers
Loss of appetite
Rheumatoid nodules under the skin
MORE/COMMUNITY
This disease is much more than a joint disease.
Know the signs
Inflammation of the joints can be a sign that your immune system is attacking healthy cells in your joints, which can cause RA symptoms. A period of higher disease activity—increases in inflammation and other symptoms—is called a flare.
So, don’t just “make it through the day.”
If you're experiencing RA symptoms,
and your treatment plan isn't working,
Help stop further joint damage
Inflammation occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your joints.
If not treated effectively, this inflammation can lead to reduced joint mobility,
chronic joint pain, and permanent joint damage.
Which is why rheumatologists recommend early diagnosis and aggressive treatment when appropriate.
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Joint damage starts fast
Permanent joint damage can begin in as little as 1 year.
Your rheum can help stop the damage
Work with your rheumatologist to find the right management and treatment plan for you. One that can help prevent further joint damage.