Ways to Manage Your Rheumatoid Arthritis WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Ways to Manage Your Rheumatoid Arthritis
There are several steps you can take to manage rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Early treatment can be helpful in avoiding disabling joint changes and chronic pain. Your doctor will work with you to develop a medical treatment plan.1
Fast Facts:
- Taking steps to protect your joints from unnecessary stress is helpful in managing the pain of RA.2
- Maintaining a balance between rest and exercise can help reduce the inflammation, stiffness, and weakness associated with RA.3
- Maintaining weight and eating a healthy diet can be helpful in managing RA.4
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Healthwise (via WebMD): Taking An Active Role In Management of Your Rheumatoid Arthritis
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain: 7 Ways To Protect Your Joints
- ↑ A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Rheumatoid arthritis - Lifestyle Changes
- ↑ FamilyDoctor: Rheumatoid Arthritis - What Can I Do To Care For Myself If I Have RA?
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- Contributor: Catherine Kowalski
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Nov. 12, 2009
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- Contributor: Catherine Kowalski
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Ways to Manage Your RA, Managing rheumatoid arthritis, Management of rheumatoid arthritis, Ways to manage rheumatoid arthritis, Tips to managing rheumatoid arthritis, Steps to manage rheumatoid arthritis
- Last update: Nov. 12, 2009
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