Dear Cheri, Well, this is not fun. Anhd over a holiday weekend. Doctors do not, in general like to deal with these type of symptoms which could be due to many different causes, so they like to pass it along to other doctors like a hot potato. But, I believe that RA can cause this. I have been asked this question many times: DO you have any numbness or tingling"? It makes sense that inflammation can irritate nerves and cause them to tingle or go numb. SO, basically, with a chronic health condition, you must develop a sense of authority about your self knowlege of your symptoms and if a doctor blows you off or is not helpful, say. "thank you, I will find someone who can help me. It seems that you are not that person. ' And leave. It is not personal. Some people are just not that talented. Keep looking. Never give up. Ann

ME ALSO!!!

Yes, I drop everything and have no strength in my hands. My ledg and feet feel like someone is poking me with tiny needles.

Sorry to hear about the numbness you are experiencing!
I agree with @A myRAteam Member, and have had issues with this myself. Please make sure to question your rheumatologist about any medications that you are taking. One of the meds I was on (leflunomide/Arava), contributed to horrible neuropathy in my hands and feet. I hope you find answers!

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I have had a sort of numbness in my hands. I am on Methotrexate (5 weeks now) It feels like when you come into a heated house from the cold and get sort of pins and needles. It has subsided a bit today. Every day I get different symptoms. its like the RA is roller coasting in my my body. Yesterday was my wrists, today is my shoulders. I would shrug (if I could).