You experience pain in a new area. Troum has similar advice for people experiencing a mild RA flare. He recommends seeing a doctor within a week the sooner the better if you have newly tender or swollen joints. You seem to be reacting to your RA treatment. And some complementary [or alternative] therapies may not be a good fit with certain RA medications. Your relatives may not necessarily have RA, however. Ask your family members about the possibility of RA or other autoimmune disorders that exist in the family.
This can help prevent the possibility of drug interactions with any RA medications your doctor may prescribe. It helps to prepare for going to see your doctor by having a list of questions ready.
Some things you might want to ask include:. RA is a chronic, long-term illness. For some people, this can be very stressful. Some people with RA develop serious mental health problems , including anxiety, depression , and chronic insomnia.
Some people get all the support they need from family and friends. Others find it useful to join a support group for people with RA. You can also check out where to find RA support on the web. Taking control of your treatment may also help you cope. Talk to your doctor about finding ways to manage your symptoms and pain.
Taking care of yourself now can help to keep you healthier in the future. Rheumatoid arthritis RA and osteoarthritis OA both affect the joints, but there are important differences between the two.
Learn more about…. Arthritis is a common condition that can cause inflammation and pain in the joints. Occasional joint pain doesn't usually require medical treatment, but pain that won't go away or that gets worse shouldn't be ignored. See your healthcare provider HCP if you have any of these symptoms for more than a couple of weeks:. Try to get an appointment as soon as possible—ideally, within a week—to find out what's causing your pain.
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