7 Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms Every Woman Should Know About

With 1.3 million Americans living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you probably know someone who has the condition. Specifically, you probably know a woman living with RA, given that we are up to three times more likely to have it than men. And the fact that women (still) handle more household tasks than men — things like bending down to clean or pick up dirty laundry, or standing while washing dishes — only makes matters worse, because you’re never quite sure if your achy joints are caused by your everyday activities, or are a sign of something more serious.