Abstract
In the analysis of the data, significant difference between remission and moderate-high disease activity was observed in morning stiffness, presence of deformity, presence of nodule, osteoporosis and exertional dyspnea; whereas statistically significant difference between low and moderate-high disease activity was observed in osteoporosis and dyspnea at rest (p < 0.05).
Highlights
This study was planned to investigate the relationship between disease activity and demographic and characteristic features of a group of Turkish individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis
We think that the risk of developing dyspnea and decrease in bone quality in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) individuals in the active period is high due to inactivity
We suggest that RA patients should be encouraged to continue their physical activities and increase their participation in the exercise to reduce their complaints of dyspnea and osteoporosis
Summary
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common type of inflammatory arthritis causing pain and destruction, especially in peripheral joints [1]. It is a clinical picture characterized by symmetrical polyarticular pain and swelling, prolonged morning stiffness, weakness and fatigue, it shows in systemic involvements. These systemic involvements pose an important risk for the progression of the disease. In individuals with RA, symptoms such as pain, fatigue, decreased range of motion, joint damage, morning stiffness, decreased muscle mass, decreased muscle
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