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What are some ways to help prevent rheumatoid arthritis?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Treatable, but......: It is eminently treatable, but not preventable. We do not know the trigger for the disease!

Dr Lanier agreed

Answered 5/21/2013

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