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It's really tough when the "invisible" symptoms hit harder than the joint pain everyone expects. You're definitely not alone in this — many myRAteam members deal with significant internal symptoms alongside their RA.

Digestive issues are actually very common with RA. People with RA have a:

- 70% higher chance of Show Full Answer

It's really tough when the "invisible" symptoms hit harder than the joint pain everyone expects. You're definitely not alone in this — many myRAteam members deal with significant internal symptoms alongside their RA.

Digestive issues are actually very common with RA. People with RA have a:

- 70% higher chance of developing upper digestive tract problems
- 50% higher chance of having lower digestive tract issues

compared to those without RA. There are a few reasons why RA can wreak havoc on digestion:

- Chronic inflammation from RA can affect the digestive system directly
- Gut dysbiosis (an imbalance of gut bacteria) is commonly found in people with RA
- Medications like NSAIDs, corticosteroids, and DMARDs such as methotrexate can all cause bloating, nausea, diarrhea, and stomach pain

One myRAteam member shared, "I've been dealing with a constant bloated feeling, stomach pains that come and go, and I also flip-flop between constipation and diarrhea." It's really important to keep your doctor informed about all of these internal symptoms, even if they seem minor. Early treatment of digestive symptoms can help prevent them from worsening. A dietitian familiar with RA can also help tailor dietary changes to support your gut health.

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