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Early Signs & Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Fever

Due to rheumatoid arthritis, your immune system will mistakenly attack joints. One of these methods is to raise the internal temperature of the body. Therefore, you would experience a low-grade fever in the first few days or weeks. Keep in mind that your temperature will only increase slightly. A fever that is higher than 100 degrees might indicate the presence of an infection or other serious conditions. Since this is a common symptom, make sure to notice other signs mentioned above, such as inflammation, pain, redness, stiffness, or tenderness, to ensure precise diagnosis. [7]