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Arthritis Collection—Rheumatoid Arthritis

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General Overview

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in the joints. RA usually affects the same joint on both sides of the body. More

InDepth

Find answers in our in-depth report on RA:

Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures

Knee replacements

Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis

In her own words: living with rheumatoid arthritis

Read about one woman's experience with this condition.

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Related Conditions

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Natural and Alternative Treatments (By Condition)

Rheumatoid arthritis

The American College of Rheumatology
http://www.rheumatology.org

The Arthritis Foundation
http://www.arthritis.org/

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
http://www.nih.gov/niams/

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