Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Lead To Other Health Issues
In addition to being a chronic disease, severe rheumatoid arthritis is also a systemic disease. This means that it can affect other organs in the body. The severity of the disease and the speed at which it progresses doesn’t always match the pain experienced. This is why rheumatoid arthritis must always be monitored carefully.
Severe rheumatoid arthritis affects many joints and in some people, other body parts are also affected. This includes the lungs, heart and blood vessels. Sufferers may experience fatigue, fevers, morning stiffness, muscle pain, loss of appetite and fatigue.
Inflammation is the cause for most of the symptoms of severe rheumatoid arthritis. Chronic inflammation is caused by the COX 2 enzyme. COX 1 preserves platelet function and protects the stomach lining. COX 2 causes inflammation and pain.
The medical response to the COX 2 enzyme were medications such as VIOXX (now withdrawn) and Celebrex. What are the side effects of Celebrex? Diarrhea, abdominal pain, possible heart problems and bleeding ulcers are just some.
Once severe rheumatoid arthritis is under control, sufferers may prefer to explore natural or herbal remedies for arthritis which may allow them to reduce their intake of prescription medications.
