Answer:
Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune disease which affects people in their
30s and 40s. Bilateral joints (both sides) are affected. People with RA tends to have
the most pain in the morning, which then gets better later in the day. This is in
contrast to osteoarthritis which affects usually single joints, happens later in life,
and joint pain gets worse later in the day because of usage of the joint. Osteoarthritis
is caused by "wear and tear" over time.
There is a blood test for RA , so please contact your physician if you suspect you may have it.
There is a blood test for RA , so please contact your physician if you suspect you may have it.