Arthritis is very common, however do you know that there is a form of arthritis that does not only cause pain in your joints but can affect internal organs such as your heart and lungs? In this video, Doc Cherry will teach you the differences between Osteo and Rheumatoid Arthritis to help you identify if what you or a loved one may be experiencing are symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

The hallmark of Rheumatoid Arthritis are the following:

a) It affects both sides of your body

b) Morning Stiffness

c) You have lumps under your skin called Rheumatoid nodules

d) Your blood tests would reveal increase C-reactive Protein and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

e) You will have (+) Rheumatoid Factor

f) There is presence of bony erosions on x-ray

The goal of this video is to help you identify symptoms and teach you tips that you can do at home to help you manage your symptoms better.