Patient's question:
My aunt suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, which means her joints in her arms and legs often hurt a lot. What should rheumatoid arthritis patients pay attention to in their daily lives?Doctor's answer:
Mainly, there will be some pain, and this pain may have many radiating aspects, including the possibility of radiating pain in the shoulders and back. After activity, during a state of fatigue, straightening the chest or deep breathing may alleviate it. Currently, this is likely caused by external trauma, so it doesn't necessarily mean inflammation—it could be an issue with the local soft tissues. You can coordinate with taking oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. If the pain is severe, it may also be necessary to have imaging tests.