<s>[INST] Do the symptoms of OA and RA feel the same?  [/INST] RA commonly affects joints in the hands, wrists, feet, ankles, knees, shoulders and elbows, while OA frequently affects the hands in addition to weight-bearing joints, such as the knees, hip and spine. People with either disease will complain of pain. “Patients with rheumatoid arthritis experience stiffness, particularly in the morning. With time and activity, they feel better,” says Dr. Bonafede. “Osteoarthritis symptoms are often aggravated by activity.” Source: Providence. Link: https://blog.providence.org/blog/5-arthritis-questions-answered-3. Field: Rheumatology. Disease: Arthritis </s>