Does Joint Stiffness Mean I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Although stiff joints are a classic symptom of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you can also get them for other reasons.
If it’s RA, joint stiffness and other symptoms such as pain or fatigue tend to develop and worsen over several weeks or months. It’s usually most noticeable in the morning. It often eases up after an hour or two, but it can last all day. You may feel it in these areas:
Self-Assessment: Are You Doing All You Can to Manage Your Rheumatoid Arthritis?
If it’s RA, joint stiffness and other symptoms such as pain or fatigue tend to develop and worsen over several weeks or months. It’s usually most noticeable in the morning. It often eases up after an hour or two, but it can last all day. You may feel it in these areas:
Self-Assessment: Are You Doing All You Can to Manage Your Rheumatoid Arthritis?