Is joint pain different in rheumatoid arthritis than osteoarthritis?
Is joint pain different in rheumatoid arthritis than osteoarthritis?
The joint pain symptoms in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis differ in that RA creates more inflammation/swelling, and morning stiffness lasts longer. Rheumatologist Natalie Azar, MD, discusses how RA symptoms tend to be more severe.
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