Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in the joints .It has several special features that make it different from other kinds of arthritis. Being is a systemic disease, hence it tends to affect other organs in the body as well. ... Read More

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Rheumatologist’s Early Intervention Tenders Better Results for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
medindia 8870 Posts Rheumatoid arthritis patients can reduce expensive interventions such as orthopedic surgery provided they avail early and suitable treatment by a rheumatologist. The suggestion came during a research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago. ...Read More
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I waited five months to meet my new RA doctor having moved to a new state, and on the day of my appointment I got a call saying that my appointment was canceled do to the doctor leaving for out of town for a state board meeting. To me it was very unprofessional. If that was a patient we would had been charged for not giving 24 hours notice. I just sat there and cried on the phone, couldn't believe, I have been in so much pain.

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