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 (RA) happens when your bodyâs defenses -- your immune system -- targets your joint linings. Itâs a long-term condition that also affects other tissue, but the joints are usually the most severely affected. This is different from osteoarthritis, a condition caused by wear and tear on joints. Doctors donât know exactly what causes RA. It may be a combination of genes and environment.