If we have RA pain in our feet, or our knees/hips it can alter the way we walk and hold ourselves. This can put strain on our back and cause a new pain (yippee) in the back

Therefore, although not directly caused by the RA, we can have associated pain in other areas as a consequence of RA.

I have occasional visits with a PT and he realigns my back for me, it’s remarkable the difference it makes.

I’m not saying this is the cause of your pain, but it might be worth considering if no other cause can be found.

I wish you well

I have that as well. Maybe it is something other than RA. I can barely make my bed - funny I didn't have this much trouble before my ANA etc. counts were so high.

I am 78 years old and have had RA since I was 6 years old, and yes lower back pain is a misery for me, even though my hands, fingers knees, and feet are affected quite severely, but at my age, it is quite common.

I do aswell it'll be osteoarthritis if u ask to be xrayed they can pick it up but it cam be referred pain too

I also have bad lower back pain but it is degenerative osteoarthritis. I take tylenol but it only helps for a short time. If the pain is not too bad I just go without.