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I’m in my mid-40’s and was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I’ve been a runner for the past 12 years, completing three marathons and numerous half-marathons. I would love to keep running, but I've read some advice on the internet suggesting that low-impact activities are preferable for RA sufferers. Advertisement. For people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), exercise – namely high-intensity exercise, such as running or jogging – was considered a no-no for many years. But recent studies suggest it may be OK – even beneficial – to kick it up a notch. Arthritis means joint inflammation. The joint inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis causes swelling, pain, stiffness, and redness in the joints. The inflammation of rheumatoid disease can also occur in tissues around the joints, such as the tendons, ligaments, and muscles. Rheumatoid arthritis is a serious autoimmune disease that attacks the joints and other body parts. But RA can be tough to diagnose. Symptoms can mimic other illnesses, or they may flare, then fade, only to flare again somewhere else. Lab tests aren’t perfectyou can test negative for RA factors and still have it. For people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), exercise – namely high-intensity exercise, such as running or jogging – was considered a no-no for many years. But recent studies suggest it may be OK – even beneficial – to kick it up a notch. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that attacks the lining of the joints, causing inflammation. Symptoms of RA include joint pain, fatigue, stiffness, loss of mobility, and low-grade fever. Some RA medications suppress the immune system.
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