Learning about rheumatoid arthritis:

• What is rheumatoid arthritis? 
• What causes it? 
• What are the symptoms? 
• What increases my risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis? 
• What happens with rheumatoid arthritis? 
• What does rheumatoid arthritis do to my body? 
• What happens to the joints in rheumatoid arthritis? 
• Can rheumatoid arthritis affect parts of the body besides the joints? 
• What else could be causing my symptoms? 
• When should I see my doctor? 
• How common is rheumatoid arthritis? 

Being diagnosed:

• How is rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed? 
• What do doctors look for in diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis?
• What's the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis? 
• What type of doctor should I see for rheumatoid arthritis?

Getting treatment:

• What steps can I take to help control the disease? 
• What medicines can I take for rheumatoid arthritis? 
• What treatments besides medicines might be used for rheumatoid arthritis? 
• Why is early treatment important? 
• When should I consider surgery for rheumatoid arthritis? 
• Are there home treatments for rheumatoid arthritis? 

Ongoing concerns:

• What type of doctor can best treat my rheumatoid arthritis? 
• How will my doctor monitor my rheumatoid arthritis and treatment? 
• Why is it important that I work closely with my health professionals? 

Living with rheumatoid arthritis:

• How will rheumatoid arthritis affect my daily activities? 
• Will I be able to continue working if I have rheumatoid arthritis? 
• Can I exercise if I have rheumatoid arthritis? 
•  What can I do to manage my life and health with rheumatoid arthritis?