Stand, walk and sit erectly. When able, exercise actively to preserve strength and joint mobility. Build up slowly to the amount suggested by your doctor and physical therapist. Exercise disabled joints passively to help prevent contractures. Avoid arthritis diet fads.
Obesity stresses the joints.
Call Your Doctor If You have symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Symptoms appear in unaffected joints. New, unexplained symptoms develop. Drugs in treatment may produce side effects. M.D. Copyright by Putnam Publishing Group.