Can RA cause problems with your urinary system?
Yes, RA can potentially affect your urinary system, though it's typically related to the medications used to treat RA rather than the disease itself. People with RA who take certain disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) like methotrexate may have an increased risk of Show Full Answer
Can RA cause problems with your urinary system?
Yes, RA can potentially affect your urinary system, though it's typically related to the medications used to treat RA rather than the disease itself. People with RA who take certain disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) like methotrexate may have an increased risk of developing urinary tract infections (UTIs).
If you're experiencing urinary symptoms like frequent urination, burning sensations, or pain, it's important to contact your doctor. They may ask for a urine sample to run tests and determine if you have a UTI.
UTIs in people with RA are typically treated with antibiotics. Your doctor needs to know about your RA diagnosis and any DMARDs you're taking when prescribing antibiotics. Your rheumatologist may temporarily pause your methotrexate or other DMARD while you're taking antibiotics to help your immune system fight the infection more effectively.
Always take the full course of antibiotics as directed, even if symptoms improve, to prevent antibiotic resistance.
January 15
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