While JRA can turn into regular RA it often fades away never to be a problem in later life.
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Yes one can be stricken with it at any time during life. if you suspect you have the disease get it undr control as quickly as possible as it can be seriously damaging untreated.
People that have rheumatoid arthritis often also have a high RF However not always. There are also many people with a high rheumatoid factor that never develop rheumatoid arthritis, so unless the person is showing the symptoms of RA it should have no effect.
No not directly. however as part of the disease rheumatoid arthritis a person with this condition can expect a shorter life as a result of the side effects of treatments and the effect of the disease on the body's organs
35Answer:Arthritis, both rheumatoid and osteo-, is often thought of as disease of the later stages of life. Osteoarthritis often strikes in the third and fourth decades of life, rheumatoid in cases peak in the 4th an 5th decade. However juvenile rheumatoid arthritis strikes children below the age of 16. Distribution of age of onset is bimodal (the first peak at 2 years of age and the second at 9 years)
Rheumatoid Arthritis can be diagnosed at any age. Anybody, whether it be a young or old person, is susceptible to this crippling disease. However, it is seen to be more common in women, with symptoms often appearing later in an individual's life.
lots of people have arthritis and lead a perfectly normal life. If you are fit and able you will pass the medicals. However if you develop problems later on you may find that you will face a medical discharge.