Rheumatoid arthritis happens when your immune system attacks your joint linings. It causes swelling and intense pain, most often in your ankles, hands, and knees. It usually shows up in middle age ...

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD The classic signs of rheumatoid arthritis include pain, swelling, and ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation, pain, and stiffness in the joints—usually in ...

And I'm like, I don't know. My ankle's messed up. I was not familiar with rheumatoid arthritis at that time. During this time, my mom was doing a lot of online research trying to help me figure ...