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As we do not yet understand the cause for RA it is difficult to make an entirely definitive comment on the effect of stress on RA. Any theory's on this are purely anecdotal. However having suffered from this disease myself for many years, I would suggest that there is a definite connection between The severity of the symptoms of RA flaring up and stress. Getting into stressful situations, arguments, or having worrisome issues festering in the back ground should be avoided.
What else can I help you with?
Does lecithin aid in rhumatoid arthritis?
No
At what age can one obtain rhumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid Arthritis can be diagnosed at any age. Anybody, whether it be a young or old person, is susceptible to this crippling disease. However, it is seen to be more common in women, with symptoms often appearing later in an individual's life.
What chromosome does Arthritis affect?
Arthritis does not effect a chromosome.
Are onions bad for arthritis?
I doubt it, In any case there is no medical evidence that diet has any effect on arthritis, aside from gouty arthritis.
Can heat trigger rheumatoid arthritis flares?
I have had problems with RA for most of my life and to the best of my knowledge I have found that heat, cold, humidity or altitude has no appreciable effect on the condition. the wrong sort of stress can though.
Does lecithin aid in rhumatoid arthritis?
No
What kind of arthritis if you have a skin diseases like red spot on your legs?
rhumatoid arthritis
Epidemiological study on the effect of sterss on rhumatoid arthritis?
My personal experience with RA suggests to me that stress does have a definite effect on the onset or flare ups in RA. In the aftermath of particularly stress full situations I have often noted a flare up in the symptoms of RA. However this is a very involved subject and the information in the related link below(Does Stress Trigger Rheumatoid Arthritis or Worsen Symptoms?)may help to help you gain a better understanding of this issue
How does rhumatoid arthritis affect you if you cracked your knuckles at a young age?
There is no relationship between knucle craking and RA.
I have Rhumatoid Arthritis and I take Methrotrexate. Can I also take I take Adipex?
This information would be best given by your Doctor or Pharmacist.
How does juvenile rhumatoid arthritis affects the daily life of a kid?
It can be very debilitating depending on the joints involved. It can be a very painfull situation when it is flaring. This in turn can be dicouraging and interfere with normal playtime activitys with friends and family. the effect can be far reaching.
What kind of disease is rhumatoid?
Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease. RA can be split into up to 80 different types of diseases, and they affect about fifty million Americans.
At what age can one obtain rhumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid Arthritis can be diagnosed at any age. Anybody, whether it be a young or old person, is susceptible to this crippling disease. However, it is seen to be more common in women, with symptoms often appearing later in an individual's life.
What chromosome does Arthritis affect?
Arthritis does not effect a chromosome.
Does crestor medication interfere with rhumatoid arthritis?
If you are under treatment for RA then there is a good chance that you are also taking drugs that weaken your immune system, such as prednisone and or methotrexate or plaquinil. If you are taking these you should let your doctor know about them.
Do asthma or arthritis have any effect on blood count values?
Arthritis can have an effect on the blood counts as well as the drugs used to treat it.
Are onions bad for arthritis?
I doubt it, In any case there is no medical evidence that diet has any effect on arthritis, aside from gouty arthritis.
