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Does anyone else get spells of flu like symptoms with RA flares?

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I have a had a couple of spells of flu like symptoms with increased RA pain - fever, clammy, fatigue etc. Have tested for covid and negative each time. Seems to resolve after a few days, although some fatigue remains.

January 31, 2022
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A myRAteam Member

Yes I do as well. Feel like I am coming down with the flu, fatigue, achy, general overall unwell. Fatigue and insomnia are the two things i struggle with daily.

January 31, 2022
A myRAteam Member

Me too. I find the fatigue as distressing as the pain. Fresh air usually helps, as long as I don’t try to do too much

January 31, 2022
myRAteam

Yes, many people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) experience flu-like symptoms during flares. These can include:

- Fatigue
- Low-grade fever
- General malaise
- Feeling as if they are coming down with an illness

One RA patient described it as feeling like they were hit by an 18-wheeler, experiencing deep-down bone ache Show Full Answer

Yes, many people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) experience flu-like symptoms during flares. These can include:

- Fatigue
- Low-grade fever
- General malaise
- Feeling as if they are coming down with an illness

One RA patient described it as feeling like they were hit by an 18-wheeler, experiencing deep-down bone ache, never-ending exhaustion, and fever. These symptoms can vary in intensity and duration.

For more details, you can refer to the following sources from the knowledge base:
- [12 Tips for Coping with Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares](https://creakyjoints.org/about-arthritis/rheuma...)
- [Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare-Ups: Managing Symptoms](https://www.myrateam.com/resources/rheumatoid-a...)
- [Rheumatoid Arthritis Fevers: What To Know](https://www.myrateam.com/resources/rheumatoid-a...)

July 19, 2024
A myRAteam Member

I was experiencing chills, then fever & all-day flu-like symptoms for over 3 months. I started on Leflunomide 20 mg/day 7 weeks ago. Now those symptoms have subsided and I am feeling clear-headed & have much more energy.

February 13, 2022
A myRAteam Member

I use to a lot.. But since I started a Biologic with Methotrexate, I rarely have them..

February 3, 2022
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