if it is severe enough and causes deformity it is definitely a disability.
It is not a disability in itself I was a carpenter engaged in very heavy physical active work while at the same time suffering from RA. However at a certain point the joint in one of my elbows was completely destroyed the result of which was that it had to be replaced with a metal one. this immediately disabled me to a certain extent as I am now not able to use a hammer with that arm and my weight lifting allowance has been enormously reduced as well. There are many chronic diseases that can disable people Arthritis is just one of them.
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society booklet 'A self-help guide to claiming Disability Living Allowance for adults with rheumatoid arthritis'. Go to the link below (Disability living allowance)
No, Rheumatoid arthritis is not contagious.
Rheumatoid arthritis is not a hereditary condition. While it is not passed down parents, certain genes that make you more susceptible to rheumatoid arthritis are.
Rheumatoid arthritis in the toes Forefoot problems such as hammer toes, claw toes, mallet toes, and bunions often develop as a result of arthritis, particularly rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis results from the inflammation of the synovial membranes.
That depends on the severity and damage it is doing or has done.
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society booklet 'A self-help guide to claiming Disability Living Allowance for adults with rheumatoid arthritis'. Go to the link below (Disability living allowance)
Rheumatoid arthritis typically involves the greatest degree of inflammation and disability among the different types of arthritis. It is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks the joints, leading to chronic inflammation, pain, and eventually joint damage if left untreated. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to manage symptoms and prevent long-term disability.
No, Rheumatoid arthritis is not contagious.
Rheumatoid arthritis is not a hereditary condition. While it is not passed down parents, certain genes that make you more susceptible to rheumatoid arthritis are.
No, Milwaukee shoulder is not a type of rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis in the toes Forefoot problems such as hammer toes, claw toes, mallet toes, and bunions often develop as a result of arthritis, particularly rheumatoid arthritis.
There are certain foods that can help you control your rheumatoid arthritis and the symptoms that go along with it. www.webmd.com/���rheumatoid-arthritis/guide/���can-your-diet-help-relieve-rheumatoid-arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis results from the inflammation of the synovial membranes.
No Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in its own right and is not a reaction to TB.
Yes you can, This is called Juvenile Rheumatoid arthritis and even baby's can have serious problems with it.
You may have RA even though you don't have rheumatoid factor. In this case it is referred to as seronegative rheumatoid arthritis.