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Rheumatoid vasculitis (RV) typically develops after having RA for 10 or more years. Common general symptoms include
- Severe fatigue
- Weight loss
- Fever
- Skin sores and bruising RV can also cause specific symptoms depending on which blood vessels are affected
- Blurred vision and eye pain
- Chest pain
- Irregular heart Show Full Answer

Rheumatoid vasculitis (RV) typically develops after having RA for 10 or more years. Common general symptoms include:
- Severe fatigue
- Weight loss
- Fever
- Skin sores and bruising RV can also cause specific symptoms depending on which blood vessels are affected:
- Blurred vision and eye pain
- Chest pain
- Irregular heart rhythms
- Muscle weakness
- Numbness or tingling sensations
- Finger breakdown and bleeding
- Eye redness and light sensitivity
- Foot or wrist drop due to nerve damage

It's important to discuss any of these symptoms with your doctor, as RV requires prompt treatment to prevent serious complications. The symptoms often appear when joint symptoms have become less active.

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