Pain in neck constant both arms are heavy and legs are stiff and heavy hard to walk Slight tremor in left hand balance problem walking is hard all day? Dr. Sandra Gotman Dr. Gotman Heavy arms and legs: You are too young to be having all of these issues.
RA is a serious autoimmune disease that is much different from osteoarthritis, the type that usually occurs as we age. Rheumatoid arthritis can strike at any age, and if you donât get diagnosed and treated, you could develop painful crippling and deformity. A devastating disease that can severely damage your joints, RA also affects other organs and reduces your life expectancy.
Rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term autoimmune disorder that primarily affects joints. It typically results in warm, swollen, and painful joints. Pain and stiffness often worsen following rest. Most commonly, the wrist and hands are involved, with the same joints typically involved on both sides of the body.