Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a health condition that causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in the joints. Conventional medical treatments are available for RA; however, some people also try complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies. This fact sheet provides basic information on RA, summarizes scientific research on the effectiveness and safety of selected mind-body therapies, dietary supplements, and other CAM therapies that have been studied for RA, and suggests sources for additional information.
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