Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Plz tell me in Simplest word what rheumatoid arthritis is ppl in my family has it but all i know it’s stiff wrists and pain hard to move… I have probley got it to so need more detalis

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*cries*

I have a friend that is suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis…and is supposed to see a specialist in a few weeks…right now he needs something to help. All the prescription mdsis just a temporary fix.
I need something that might give him relief now. Can you help please???