# High Prevalence of Cold Intolerance in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case–Control Study

## TL;DR

Rheumatoid arthritis patients often experience cold intolerance, which worsens their quality of life and is linked to disease duration and symptoms.

## Contribution

This study identifies cold intolerance as a prevalent and impactful symptom in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

## Key findings

- Cold intolerance is more common in rheumatoid arthritis patients compared to controls.
- It is associated with longer disease duration and symptoms like pain and swelling.

## Abstract

Cold intolerance is more common in rheumatoid arthritis patients than control. Cold intolerance tends to develop after rheumatoid arthritis onset and is associated with longer disease duration, with pain and swelling being dominant features. Cold intolerance leads to a reduced quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis patients.