Q: "I have had problems with my feet for four years. When I stand for any length of time my feet ache tremendously. I have noticed the pain is more intense if I am standing on concrete or walking on ...

Peripheral neuropathy can develop as a complication of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). You may find similar treatments for both, but your doctor is best equipped to determine what medications may work for ...

RA can hurt your peripheral nerves, which are part of the peripheral nervous system. That’s the communication system that helps your central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) send and receive ...

Every person experiences psoriatic arthritis (PsA) differently, but if you have this chronic inflammatory condition, your feet will likely be affected, too. As many as 50-70% of people with PsA will ...

Psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are both forms of inflammatory arthritis. They each cause chronic swelling, stiffness, and pain in your joints. These distinct conditions also have ...

With more than 30 joints in each human foot alone, it’s no surprise this area is a common location of arthritis pain. “The feet bear our body’s entire weight and every step that we take creates a ...

Hydroxychloroquine is a medication used to treat pain and swelling caused by rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory disorders. This medication may also prevent long-term joint damage and other ...

Rheumatoid arthritis often involves your wrists, knees, and feet. But it can also affect your spine. Most of the time, this kind of back pain responds well to arthritis treatments such as biologics.

DEAR DR. ROACH: Is there a possibility of having some type of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), even though it doesn’t show up clearly in the blood work? (My CRP level was 0.3, rheumatoid factor was 10, anti ...

Share on Pinterest Yoga offers many benefits, and new research shows the practice may help alleviate symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Maskot/Getty Images A new study showed the positive impact of ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation, pain, and stiffness in the joints. But RA is a systemic disease — it affects the whole body — and can damage ...

Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH, is a rheumatologist at Hartford Healthcare Medical Group in Connecticut. She is board-certified in both rheumatology and internal medicine. Every person experiences ...