Rheumatoid Arthritis in Knees
Rheumatoid knee arthritis is inflammation of the lining of the joints called synovium. (Synovium contains the lubricant called synovial fluid.)
Though less common than osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis is among the most debilitating of the over one hundred forms of arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis disease affects 1 in 100 people. Three times as many women are affected as men. People of all ages may have the condition, but it most commonly starts between the ages of 30 and 50.
Causes
The exact cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown.
Some believe the body's immune system gets triggered into action when there is no threat, and start attacking the tissue lining the knee joints.
It is possible that a virus or bacteria may trigger the disease in people with a genetic predisposition to rheumatoid arthritis.
May be caused by severe stress like a life-changing event such as a death in the family, divorce, loss of a job or a severe injury.
Symptoms
fluctuating pain
redness
pain and swelling in the joints and difficulty moving.
rheumatoid nodules (lumps of tissue under the skin).
Other symptoms may include loss of appetite, fever, loss of energy and anemia.
Treatment
Use FIR Knee Bands for immediate and long term pain relief and healing You can use the non addictive FIR Knee Bands even when you are on medications.
If you think you may have a severe case of arthritis of the knee, we suggest you consult with your doctor for a complete evaluation and a discussion of the options available for treatment. We do believe that FIR Knee Bands will help relieve your pain.
| 
