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June 25, 2024
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Yes, I take alpha lipoic acid.

July 4, 2024
A myRAteam Member

I do! My left lower leg and foot. I find that vitamin b12 and magnesium help to turn it down but it never goes away.

June 28, 2024
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Yes, many people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) experience peripheral neuropathy symptoms. According to myRAteam, as many as 85 percent of people with RA experience peripheral neuropathy, which can cause:

- Increased sensitivity
- Muscle weakness or twitching
- Painful sensations (sharp, throbbing, burning, freezing, or Show Full Answer

Yes, many people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) experience peripheral neuropathy symptoms. According to myRAteam, as many as 85 percent of people with RA experience peripheral neuropathy, which can cause:

- Increased sensitivity
- Muscle weakness or twitching
- Painful sensations (sharp, throbbing, burning, freezing, or shooting pain)
- Numbness and pins-and-needles sensations
- Difficulty walking or moving arms
- Trouble sleeping due to pain

If you experience these symptoms, it's important to talk to your doctor to determine the cause and find the right treatment.

June 25, 2024

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