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Molino, FL

Does anyone else have bursitis along with ra? I have bursitis in my left knee, and it’s the same knee that is affected by my arthritis. I was just wondering if Ra could cause bursitis.

March 24, 2023
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A myRAteam Member

I had bursitis in my left thigh and it’s now into my left knee.

March 27, 2023
A myRAteam Member

I had bursitis in my left elbow. My rheumatologist told me that sometimes, when you injure a joint it can result in bursitis. I had scrapped y elbow...

March 26, 2023
A myRAteam Member

U have it in both hips and take injections as well, they help me a lot.

March 25, 2023
A myRAteam Member

I have it in my hips. I got steroid injections about a week ago. I think it's in my knees, too. I also had it in my shoulders before. Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa so I would say we are more susceptible to it bc we have RA. We make too much fluid!!

March 24, 2023

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