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RECLAIM YOUR FREEDOM TO MOVE

BEING ABLE TO MOVE your body freely is something you probably take for granted. But for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), simple actions, such as walking, writing a shopping list, typing on a laptop or texting can be extremely painful due to swollen joints.

However, it’s a common misconception RA is a disease of old age. In fact, it often first occurs between ages 40 and 60, according to Versus

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