You probably know all about the swelling and pain in your joints that comes and goes when you have rheumatoid arthritis. But don’t neglect unusual symptoms that crop up on other parts of your body. They could be symptoms of complications or side effects of medicine you take.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, autoimmune disease that occurs when the bodyās immune system mistakenly attacks its own joints and tissues. RA can get worse with time, and without adequate treatment, this can lead toĀ problems throughout the body. Watch out for these 10 problems, and call your doctor if you spot them. Once you got them, you should startĀ common rheumatoid arthritis medications.
2Breathing Trouble
If you have RA you’re at a higher risk for scarring of the tissues in the lungs. So see your doctor right away if you have a cough that won’t go away or you’re short of breath during normal activities. You may need to startĀ meds for rheumatoid arthritis.
