Thegenerally accepted method for dealing with RA is through the use of anti inflamitory's it would be wise to check with a doctor to make sure that the flareup being experienced can be brought under control before ti starts making problems in other joints of the body.
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Yes you can have RA in the neck. as a matter of fact, RA can effect all the joints in the body, as well as many other organs and tissues. To get more information re RA in the neck, go to the related link (Rheumatoid arthritis and neck pain) below
There are several things that you can do about arthritis in the head and neck. Physical therapy can be helpful. Your doctor can also prescribe medications to ease the pain.
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Arthritis is a condition, not an illness, or a contagious or infectious disease. Arthritis affects the bones, but not tissue or muscles. Therefore, a person can have arthritis in the cervical spine (the neck) but not the throat.
the inflammation that is a part of Rheumatoid arthritis can have a degenerative effect on the blood vessels of the brain leading to serious consequences,
No. In fact, alot of research has shown that having joints that do not move properly, or do not move enough, can cause arthritis. Chiropractic treatments often involve restoring normal motion to the joints. This means, regular chiropractic treatment may in fact reduce the chance of getting arthritis in the neck, or any other area, because it keeps joints moving properly.
Any interference with the normal function of the brain can do that