Some physical symptoms of the rheumatic disorders include (all need not be present):
Joint pain
Joint swelling
Stiffness
Fatigue
Muscle weakness
Fingers turn color upon exposure to a cold environment
Weight loss
Fever
Rash or changes in quality of the skin
Pleurisy and/or pericarditis
Kidney disease
Blood clots
Infertility
Premature labor or miscarriage
Seizures
.......and many more.
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