Rheumatoid arthritis related fibromyalgia: Rheumatoid arthritis related fibromyalgia refers to fibromyalgia that is associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized mainly by pain mainly in the muscles which involves no associated damage to the tissues. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory form of arthritis and is an autoimmune disease. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Rheumatoid arthritis related fibromyalgia is available below.
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Prognosis for Rheumatoid arthritis related fibromyalgia: The prognosis is highly variable with some people having a relatively quick resolution of symptoms whereas others have persisting symptoms for months or years. The severity of symptoms may also vary amongst patients from mild to debilitating.
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