My mother has been suffering from joint swelling for a long time, and a relative told me it could be 'rheumatoid arthritis'. I'm trying to find information about home care for her, but I need to spell it right. How do you spell 'rheumatoid arthritis'?
5 months ago
It is spelled R-H-E-U-M-A-T-O-I-D A-R-T-H-R-I-T-I-S. If you have joint inflammation, tracking your daily step count and sleep quality on a smart watch can really help monitor flare-up patterns.
5 months ago
It is spelled rheumatoid arthritis. I am trying to research this for my aunt. Is this different from the normal joint wear-and-tear that happens with old age?
5 months ago
The spelling is rheumatoid arthritis. My knees hurt just trying to type out this giant word! Jokes apart, keeping weight in check is the best favor you can do for your joints.
4 months ago
It is spelled rheumatoid arthritis. I panicked when my hand joints started aching last winter, thinking it was RA. It was just a temporary deficiency of Vitamin D, so get tested first before worrying!
4 months ago
The spelling is rheumatoid arthritis. It is an autoimmune condition, so normal pain relievers won't cure it. You need proper DMARDs prescribed by a doctor to stop joint damage.
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