Rheumatoid arthritis • Inflammation

By Divya

December 7 ,2022

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Even during a flare, it's important to stay physically active, but rest is also crucial when joints are painful, swollen, or stiff. Rest reduces flare-related inflammation and fatigue. Breaks protect joints and preserve energy.

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How can I reduce inflammation from rheumatoid arthritis?

Early rheumatoid arthritis tends to affect your smaller joints first — particularly the joints that attach your fingers to your hands and your toes to your feet. As the disease progresses, symptoms often spread to the wrists, knees, ankles, elbows, hips and shoulder

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Where does rheumatoid arthritis inflammation start?

Early rheumatoid arthritis affects your smaller joints first, especially your fingers and toes. Symptoms spread to wrists, knees, ankles, elbows, hips, and shoulders as the disease progresses. 

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What inflames rheumatoid arthritis?

Overexertion, poor sleep, stress, or the flu can trigger RA. Your symptoms will improve after a predictable flare.

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What triggers flare ups with rheumatoid arthritis?

By not filling prescriptions, taking medication as advised, exercising, or keeping appointments, you risk worsening symptoms and disease activity.

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What should you not do if you have rheumatoid arthritis? 

An RA flare might last hours, days, or weeks. If a flare lasts 7 days, consult a doctor. Doctors may change a patient's medicine.

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How long does RA inflammation last?

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