Rheumatoid Arthritis: is a chronic, systemic disease; is an auto-immune disease; attacks the body’s tissues; causes chronic pain, weakness & inflammation; can cause severe disability; can cause permanent joint & organ damage; does not have a cure; affects 1.3 million Americans and an estimated 1 to 2% of the population worldwide; does not have a confirmed cause; affects 2-3 times more women than men; can occur at any age, but generally age 30-60; shortens life span; can cause deaths from RA-related causes; is consistent only in its inconsistency in onset, severity and response to therapies between patients.
Here's a pretty good description. The last couple of weeks have been a bit overwhelming with things progressing physically. Next doctor's appt is on Friday and we should find out more about my medicine attack. Been trying to read and find out as much as I can. So much to learn!
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