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Pain in the hips and shoulders</label></li><li id="answer_choice_653" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. Headache" value="653" name="question_option_200" class="question_option" id="question_option_653" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. Headache</label></li><li id="answer_choice_654" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. All of the above" value="654" name="question_option_200" class="question_option" id="question_option_654" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. All of the above</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_200">The correct answer is pain in the joints of the hands and feet. RA often starts in the small joints of the fingers and toes. As the arthritis becomes worse, the pain spreads to joints in the ankles, elbows, hips, knees, and shoulders. If you think you may be having symptoms of RA, see your doctor. </div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_2" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_201"><h4 class="question">RA usually develops slowly.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_655" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="655" name="question_option_201" class="question_option" id="question_option_655" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_656" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="656" name="question_option_201" class="question_option" id="question_option_656" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_201">The correct answer is true. The symptoms of RA most often begin slowly over weeks to a few months. You may notice fatigue and minor joint pain and stiffness, most likely in the morning. Over time, the symptoms can change or become more severe. Ask your doctor about ways to help control symptoms. </div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_3" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_202"><h4 class="question">The symptoms of RA can come and go.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_657" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="657" name="question_option_202" class="question_option" id="question_option_657" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_658" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="658" name="question_option_202" class="question_option" id="question_option_658" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_202">The correct answer is true. Some people have periods when they have no symptoms at all. These are called remissions. Then they might have periods when the symptoms are worse, called flares. Work with your doctor to figure out what might trigger your flares. </div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_4" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_203"><h4 class="question">Along with joint pain and swelling, RA can also cause:</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_659" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Dry eyes and mouth" value="659" name="question_option_203" class="question_option" id="question_option_659" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Dry eyes and mouth</label></li><li id="answer_choice_660" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Burning or itchy eyes" value="660" name="question_option_203" class="question_option" id="question_option_660" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Burning or itchy eyes</label></li><li id="answer_choice_661" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. Slight fever" value="661" name="question_option_203" class="question_option" id="question_option_661" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. Slight fever</label></li><li id="answer_choice_662" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. Trouble sleeping" value="662" name="question_option_203" class="question_option" id="question_option_662" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. Trouble sleeping</label></li><li id="answer_choice_663" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="E. B and C" value="663" name="question_option_203" class="question_option" id="question_option_663" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>E. B and C</label></li><li id="answer_choice_664" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="F. All of the above" value="664" name="question_option_203" class="question_option" id="question_option_664" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>F. All of the above</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_203">The correct answer is all of the above. Other symptoms of RA can include fatigue, nodules under the skin, loss of appetite, and numbness or tingling in the hands or feet. If you have joint pain and any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor. </div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_5" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_204"><h4 class="question">Everyone with RA usually has all of the symptoms.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_665" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="665" name="question_option_204" class="question_option" id="question_option_665" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_666" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="666" name="question_option_204" class="question_option" id="question_option_666" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_204">The correct answer is false. The symptoms of RA can vary widely from person to person. Your symptoms may also change day-to-day as your RA progresses. Ask your doctor about any new or unusual symptoms. </div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_6" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_205"><h4 class="question">People with RA usually feel best in the morning.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_667" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="667" name="question_option_205" class="question_option" id="question_option_667" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_668" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="668" name="question_option_205" class="question_option" id="question_option_668" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_205">The correct answer is false. The joint stiffness caused by RA is usually worst in the morning. This is one clue to diagnosing RA, since people with other types of arthritis usually feel less pain in the morning. </div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_7" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_206"><h4 class="question">RA symptoms occur in the same joint on both sides of the body.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_669" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="669" name="question_option_206" class="question_option" id="question_option_669" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_670" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="670" name="question_option_206" class="question_option" id="question_option_670" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_206">The correct answer is true. RA usually affects joints on both sides of the body equally. Wrists, fingers, knees, feet, and ankles are the joints most often affected. </div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_8" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_207"><h4 class="question">RA is caused by wear and tear on your joints:</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_671" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="671" name="question_option_207" class="question_option" id="question_option_671" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_672" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="672" name="question_option_207" class="question_option" id="question_option_672" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_207">The correct answer is false. RA is an autoimmune disease. This means the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue in your joints. Over time, RA can cause your joints to become deformed. This is one reason why it's important to talk to your doctor if you think you have RA. Early treatment can help prevent joint damage. </div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_9" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_208"><h4 class="question">RA can also affect the lungs, heart, or eyes.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_673" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="673" name="question_option_208" class="question_option" id="question_option_673" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_674" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="674" name="question_option_208" class="question_option" id="question_option_674" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_208">The correct answer is true. The inflammation that causes RA can also affect other organs, such as the lungs, heart, or eyes. Over time, RA can cause damage to these organs. Getting early treatment for RA can help reduce your risk for these problems. </div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_10" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_209"><h4 class="question">It's easy to diagnose RA.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_675" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="675" name="question_option_209" class="question_option" id="question_option_675" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_676" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="676" name="question_option_209" class="question_option" id="question_option_676" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_209">The correct answer is false. Early on, symptoms of RA are often similar to other bone and joint problems. Diagnosing RA can be tricky. And there's no one test for RA. To diagnose RA, your doctor will review your symptoms and may run tests to look for markers of RA. </div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_11" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_210"><h4 class="question">Most people with RA begin having symptoms in their 30s.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_677" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="677" name="question_option_210" class="question_option" id="question_option_677" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_678" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="678" name="question_option_210" class="question_option" id="question_option_678" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_210">The correct answer is false. Most people with RA first notice symptoms between the ages of 40 and 60. 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