It is always best to start at the beginning when dealing with complex subjects. If you're patient with me, I'll tell you this story by breaking it down into two parts: (a), describing the condition, and (b) sharing tried-and-true ways to deal with it. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disorder. It is also known as an auto-immune disorder. In this case, the body's defense system attacks its own cells mistakenly, making them appear foreign invaders. The most common areas affected…