Medically reviewed by Scott J. Zashin, MD Rheumatoid arthritis and lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus) are both autoimmune conditions that can cause fatigue, pain and swelling in your joints, and ...

Rheumatoid arthritis Like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that mainly affects the joints, usually the wrists, fingers and toes. But it can also affect the eyes, mouth, or ...

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Some people with rheumatoid arthritis who use GLP-1 drugs — such as Wegovy and Ozempic — have reported an improvement in the severity and frequency of their arthritic symptoms. It has been ...

Written by: Sushmita Sharma Updated at: Jul 07, 2025 13:44 IST ...

A growing number of people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are reporting that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are helping them better manage symptoms and decrease flare-ups.

For rheumatoid arthritis, there are several disease-modifying medications, including the newer biologic agents, which can significantly reduced pain and joint destruction.

These include: autoimmune diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis; heart disease and high blood pressure; gastrointestinal disorders such as Crohn’s disease and inflammatory ...

Rheumatoid arthritis Like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that mainly affects the joints, usually the wrists, fingers and toes. But it can also affect the eyes, mouth, or ...