Rheumatoid arthritis
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Publication date Sep 13, 2007
Rheumatoid arthritis makes your joints swollen and painful. If you have this condition, you may worry that you will always be in pain and that you will stop being able to do simple things like getting dressed. You may also worry about how your joints look.
But there are treatments that help many people with this condition lead active lives. It's best to start taking these treatments soon after you're diagnosed. They can ease your pain and help to stop your joints wearing down.
We've brought together the best research about rheumatoid arthritis and weighed up the evidence about how to treat it. You can use our information to talk to your doctor and decide which treatments are best for you.
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This information does not replace medical advice. If you are concerned you might have a medical problem please ask your Boots pharmacy team in your local Boots store, or see your doctor.
