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Rheumatoid Arthritis (cont.)

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Joint pain or stiffness or swelling around a joint that lasts more than two weeks warrants a visit to your health-care professional.



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Rheumatoid Arthritis - Early Symptoms

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The symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can vary greatly from patient to patient. What were your symptoms at the onset of your disease?

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease of unknown cause that primarily affects the peripheral joints in a symmetric pattern.

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