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Can a person have both. I sometimes have neck,hip& glute pain that comes on suddenly and is extremely painful. I also have knee wrist hand

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Cleveland, OH
June 28, 2025
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RA typically affects joints symmetrically, meaning it impacts similar joints on both sides of your body. The pain you're experiencing in multiple joints including hips, knees, wrists, and hands is consistent with RA symptoms. Hip pain from RA can extend to the buttocks and may feel dull and achy, sometimes becoming worse Show Full Answer

RA typically affects joints symmetrically, meaning it impacts similar joints on both sides of your body. The pain you're experiencing in multiple joints including hips, knees, wrists, and hands is consistent with RA symptoms. Hip pain from RA can extend to the buttocks and may feel dull and achy, sometimes becoming worse with activity or after periods of rest. The pain and stiffness from RA can affect your daily activities and make walking difficult. Some people experience joint locking, sticking, or grinding noises. If you're experiencing sudden onset of severe pain, it's important to discuss these symptoms with your doctor, as they can help determine if your symptoms are related to your RA and adjust your treatment plan accordingly.

June 28, 2025
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We could be twins! Sorry you have to endure this also

July 10, 2025
A myRAteam Member

My personal experience is not only joint pain which certainly is excruciating but what i have more often and is hurts worse (if worse than excruciating is possible) is at the connection points where my tendons connect to my bones. I can feel the actual point but then the pain radiates around that point hurt and makes it so I can't engage the muscle attached to that tendon at all.

A lot of research has confirmed that plain ol RA also attacks tissue and bone aligning with my experience. It's actually why my doctors and rheumatologist didn't believe me when I told him I was positive this was RA because "that's not how it usually presents - that is more advanced stage". Well - I've never been one for being usual ;)

Evil little devil this disease is for sure. I'm so sorry you are experiencing such wide spread pain. I just wanted to confirm that yes - RA can get you outside the traditional spots.

July 3, 2025 (edited)
A myRAteam Member

It's not fun but we're not alone; we're all in this together!💗

July 11, 2025
A myRAteam Member

Yes this is normal for RA as at times I may experience pain in my neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, back, hips, groin, buttocks, knees, ankles, and feet. I also have OA which makes it difficult sometimes to tell what is from the RA or the OA.

July 10, 2025

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