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Most people have a fairly good sense of how they’ll feel tomorrow, which enables them to make plans and organize their days. When you have rheumatoid arthritis, this is not the case — a flare of symptoms may pop up out of nowhere and sideswipe your life. Knowing what may trigger a flare can give you a bit more control. My new slideshow for HealthCentral deals with common RA flare triggers:

“There are many challenges to living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but one of the most frustrating is its unpredictability. It can feel as if you never know from one day to the next — even one hour to the next — how you’ll feel and whether you can keep your plans or will be stuck on the couch dealing with a flare. Identifying the triggers that cause a flare can help you reduce the ups and downs and get more control over your life.”

Read more about RA flare triggers on HealthCentral.