Most people with rheumatoid arthritis have tender, swollen joints, but there are other symptoms you may not be as familiar with, such as hearing problems, trouble sleeping, and others. When you think ...

RA can affect more than your joints—here are the symptoms doctors say are often overlooked.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a progressive form of inflammatory arthritis wherein an overactive immune system attacks the lining of the joints. This causes pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints.

The history of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) goes back hundreds of years. Scientists are not sure how long humans have been experiencing it, but doctors first described the condition around 1800 and named ...