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Riegelsville, PA

Does anyone else have osteoarthritis along with their RA? I just had my 3rd MRI and now it shows some osteoarthritis in one part of my thumb(at the base).

February 22, 2023
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A myRAteam Member

Bless all of y'all. I have RA, kidney transplant, hbp, OA.

February 22, 2023
A myRAteam Member

Jaclyn5
On my MRI it shows osteophyte growth- a long word for bone spurs. Osteophytes are typically seen in osteoarthritis. I have pain throughout both hands so I can't really distinguish what is causing the pain. I did read that pain from osteo may act up more in the evening after all day use. The RA showed up as inflammation on the MRI and bone erosions. I basically have pain and a certain amount of stiffness in both hands all day

February 22, 2023 (edited)
A myRAteam Member

I also have both. Am in constant pain.

February 22, 2023
A myRAteam Member

Yes. I have both, and it’s hard for me to know which one is acting up more on any given day. How can you tell if it’s RA or osteo?

February 22, 2023
A myRAteam Member

Yes I do and it crazy when both of them flare same time. I actually have several different y types of arthritis. Have a good day

February 22, 2023

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