Well… It's been approximately 9 years since I begun to feel pain on my left-knee. If I'm not mistaken – it started when I was 10 years old ago – now I'm 21
The symptoms were and are stiffness and tenderness on my knee. However there's no external wound exists and I felt like something is "needling" on it.
Up until now I haven't been to any Doctor because my parents prefer traditional treatments like traditional herbs.
But few days ago I read about Arthritis and even Osteosarcoma… It's not that bad yet and it's not the Osteosarcoma But I'm afraid that I think it seems like Rheumatoid Arthritis…

What do you think?

What people are affected by Rheumatoid arthritis. Like wht king of group? (african americans, whites, eastern) Can you please help me? This goes to an project and i searched and searched everywhere and i couldnt find the answer =( also do you knw the number of people that are affected by this? Like how many people in the world are suffering with this joint inflammation?

I have a friend who has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and when she was younger she received a wish from the make-a-wish foundation. I was wondering, is Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis fatal? I didnt think it was, but why else would she get a wish? just wondering! thanks!
pinkzzocran: I got this from the make-a-wish foundation website, its their mission statement:

Make-A-Wish® exists for one purpose – to fulfill the special wishes of children who have a life-threatening illness.

I've heard that rheumatoid arthritis almost always starts in the fingers and causing visible swelling and redness. In terms of fingers, is it possible for a person with RA to just have stiffness and pain in the fingers with little to no swelling? Also, how often do people with Juvenile RA recover?

Home remedy for trying to relieve extreme pain from rheumatoid arthritis, please !

I know all illegal drugs are bad, but are certain ones known to cause Rheumatoid Arthritis, or any type of bone deterioration, over others? I have used a few in the past, and now at 22, I am suffering from an advanced case of bone damage in my hands. I have also been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Please help with real facts, Rather than just “Drugs are bad”. I will be picking the best answer. Thanks!

I have this and I fell down and I'm a big women, and Now I am tired, sore and my hip hurts so bad. My back arms everything hurts. Can A fall cause a Rheumatoid Arthritis flare up?

I have rheumatoid arthritis and celiac disease. I've noticed the joint pain is so much worse right before my menstrual cycle. Has anyone else experienced this? I assume it's from the changing hormone levels. I have little to no pain during the rest of the month.
My doctor says there should be no relation, but it occurs every month like clockwork. He's referring me to a rheumatologist, but I still think there is a link here.

Hi Guys
Hi Guys
I am new in USA. my wife has Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and is taking medication prescribed when we were in our home country.
1. my first question is How much is the cost of RA treatment in USA? i mean an estimated monthly cost..

2. and what specific coverages i will have to look for in her case if i go for buying an insurance (considering that RA is a chronic disease and requires taking medicines continuously for several years)
kindly help us out !

What should not I eat and should I eat for rheumatoid arthritis?
Which exercises and sports are suitable for rheumatoid arthritis?
I was diagnosed as rheumatoid arthritis.I have had the disease since I was 11.At first,I can't walk.After 2years,I recovered and since then,I have been healthy.Now I am 23/male/married/1 child.However when I had checkup again,I was diagnosed as rheumatoid arthritis again and the doctor told that my lungs were not very good and I had high cholesterol level even though I am lean.Is it because I eat a lot of eggs?That's why I have been doing exercises eveyday until now to get rid of not only cholesterol and rheumatoid arthritis as well.
I don't want to take many medicines with harmful side effects.
I prefer avoiding foods that are bad for rheumatoid arthritis and taking remedies.
And I am perfectly willing to do exercises and sports instead of taking drugs.
Which sports are suitable for rheumatoid arthritis?