You’d be surprised how often I’m asked this question.
And…I’m sorry to tell you the answer is both “Yes” and “No”.
New research is clear. There is a type of stress that is a cause of arthritis. It is called “oxidative stress” but…it’s not the type you usually think about.
We all know “regular” stress can affect just about every aspect of our bodies – so it’s only natural to think it might also cause rheumatoid arthritis. Although this type of stress doesn’t cause rheumatoid arthritis, we believe it can make your rheumatoid arthritis more difficult to manage.
We all know it can be really tough to escape or manage the stresses of life. And… if you have rheumatoid arthritis and are dealing with a lot of stress in your life, it can definitely make your rheumatoid arthritis and inflammation worse.
Join me as we continue to look at how stress affects your rheumatoid arthritis, and how living with rheumatoid arthritis can affect your stress level.
Steps to Improve Your Health
Dr. Steven Dell
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