Rheumatoid warning signs can represent a worsening or complications of the rheumatoid disease, side effects of medications, or a new illness that is complicating the condition of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis should be aware of these rheumatoid warning signs so that they can contact their healthcare practitioner before their health is jeopardized.

Here are some warning signs that should inform a patients when to call their doctor:

1. Worsening of Joint Symptoms

2. Lack of Improvement of Joint Symptoms

3. Fever: A true fever (temp above 100.4 degrees)

4. Numbness or Tingling

5. Rash

6. Eye Redness

7. Nausea

8. Vomiting

9. Diarrhea

10. Constipation

11. Dark Stools

12. Insomnia

13. Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Ringing in the Ears

14. Headache

15. Infection

16. Cough or Chest Pain

17. Limited ROM - Range of Motion

18. Vision Loss of Red/Green Color Distinction: If taking Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil).

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