If you've been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, you may be facing some new challenges. But you can live a full life with RA. You can do many of the things you enjoy. You just have to take steps to manage your condition properly.
Rheumatoid arthritis (we say "RA") is a chronic autoimmune disease. It affects joints throughout your body. For many people, it starts in the hands. This can impact your quality of life.