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Rheumatoid Arthritis Home Care: Warning Signs

Notify your doctor if you have rheumatoid arthritis and any of the following:

Impaired vision
Chest pain
Difficulty breathing
Easy bleeding

Excessive bruising
Eye pain
Persistent cough
Fever over 101 degrees F (38.3 C)
Worsening joint pains
Worsening joint swelling
Worsening rash
Worsening skin redness and pain:

Cellulitis of the arm
Cellulitis of the hand
Cellulitis of the leg
Cellulitis of the foot

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Last Updated: Nov 6, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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