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

Find answers in our in-depth report on RA:

• How can I reduce my risk?
• How is it diagnosed?
• How is it treated?
• What are the risk factors?
• What are the screening tests?
• What are the symptoms?
• What is rheumatoid arthritis?
• What questions should I ask my healthcare provider?

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In her own words: living with rheumatoid arthritis

Read about one woman's experience with this condition.

Anakinra may help ease the pain of rheumatoid arthritis

Read here to learn about Kineret, a drug that is indicated for adults with moderately to severely active RA who have not found relief from other treatments

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