Learning about rheumatoid arthritis:

• What is rheumatoid arthritis?
• What causes it?
• What are the symptoms?
• What increases my risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis?
• What happens with rheumatoid arthritis?
• How does a normal joint work?
• What does rheumatoid arthritis do to my body?
• What happens to the joints in rheumatoid arthritis?
• Can rheumatoid arthritis affect parts of the body besides the joints?
• What is an autoimmune disease?
• What else could be causing my symptoms?
• When should I see my doctor?
• How common is rheumatoid arthritis?

Being diagnosed:

• How is rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed?
• What do doctors look for in diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis?
• What's the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis?
• What type of doctor should I see for rheumatoid arthritis?

Getting treatment:

• What steps can I take to help control the disease?
• What medicines can I take for rheumatoid arthritis?
• What treatments besides medicines might be used for rheumatoid arthritis?
• Why is early treatment important?
• When should I consider surgery for rheumatoid arthritis?
• Are there home treatments for rheumatoid arthritis?

Ongoing concerns:

• What type of doctor can best treat my rheumatoid arthritis?
• How will my doctor monitor my rheumatoid arthritis and treatment?
• Why is it important that I work closely with my health professionals?

Living with rheumatoid arthritis:

• How will rheumatoid arthritis affect my daily activities?
• Will I be able to continue working if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
• Can I exercise if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
• What can I do to manage my life and health with rheumatoid arthritis?