A question from one of our members : Does drinking alcohol or smoking affect arthritis ?
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A question from one of our members : Does drinking alcohol or smoking affect arthritis ?
Both smoking and alcohol
Both smoking and alcohol intake are known risk factors for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and can also lead to worsening of symptoms in people who already have RA. Most RA patients also have cardiovascular problems and it is clearly known that smoking is a huge risk factor for heart diseases.