What's the Difference: Rheumatoid Arthritis or Osteoarthritis?

Do you know the difference between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis? Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that most often affects women. The disease can last for only a short time, or symptoms might come and go. Osteoarthritis breaks down the cartilage in your joints and is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs in men and women and becomes more common as we age.