Joint stiffness
When you experience stiffness in at least one of the small joints, call your doctor, because it may be an early sign of rheumatoid arthritis. This symptom can appear at any time, no matter if you’re physically active or not.
However, it seems that stiffness is experienced in the joints of the hands by most RA patients.
Joint pain
The early symptom above can often bring about joint pain. Whether you’re physically active or not, joint tenderness is an early sign of RA most patients deal with after experiencing joint stiffness. You should also bear in mind joint pain is present on both sides of your body.
If you’re experiencing pain in the wrists, fingers, as well as in your feet, shoulders, knees, or ankles, call your doctor ASAP—you may have rheumatoid arthritis without realizing it.
