Arthritis Health Center

Medical Reference Related to Arthritis

221. Understanding Lupus -- Symptoms
     

     WebMD's guide to the symptoms of lupus.

222. Stress and Rheumatoid Arthritis
     

     Stress and rheumatoid arthritis are linked in a vicious cycle: RA causes stress, and stress can worsen RA symptoms.

223. With RA, What Can I Do to Improve My Sex Life?
     

     If rheumatoid arthritis affects your sex life, try these ways to get romance back in your life.

224. If I Feel Great, Can I Go Off My RA Medication?
     

     Stopping medication can trigger a flare of rheumatoid arthritis, but your doctor may be able to reduce the dose if you are free of RA symptoms.

225. What can I do to prevent RA flares?
     

     No one can predict when and why RA flares occur, but there are some things you can do to reduce the odds of having a flare.

226. Can I cut back on RA medications if I feel OK?
     

     Feeling OK means your medications for rheumatoid arthritis are working -- and you should keep taking them. However, you may be able to reduce the dosage if you stay symptom free.

227. How can I feel even better with RA?
     

     With today's improved treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, feeling OK isn't good enough. Here are ways to feel even better with RA.

228. What Else Can I Do to Get My RA Under Control?
     

     Treatment of RA takes time and fine-tuning. Here are some ways to help keep your RA under control.

229. How can I get over my RA fatigue?
     

     Reumatoid arthritis can leave you feeling vaguely unwell and exhausted. It's hard to cope with RA fatigue, but here are some ways to cope.

230. With RA, How Can I Make Sure I Keep Feeling Good?
     

     Even when you feel good with rheumatoid arthritis, it's important to keep doing the things that will keep you healthy: Eat the right foods, get the right exercises, and continue your medical care.