Trouble Does Not Come Alone: Side Effects of Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis can manifest itself not only with joint pain and movement problems but also with other, less obvious symptoms that people often don't even associate with the disease.
Dr. Vera
Osteoporosis
Both rheumatoid arthritis and the medications to treat it make bones more brittle, leading to frequent fractures. For this reason, people suffering from arthritis should pay special attention to preventing osteoporosis.
Chest pain
Rheumatoid arthritis negatively affects the cardiovascular system and increases the risk of atherosclerosis (narrowing of blood vessels due to cholesterol deposits) and pericarditis (inflammation of the heart lining). Chest pain is a common symptom of heart disease and a possible sign of a heart attack, so it should never be ignored.
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