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Does anyone wear a Fitbit watch????

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Boyd, WI

Does anyone wear a Fitbit watch? If so, you might want to take it off and use a regular watch. My daughter was having problems with her shoulder and after many tests that came back negative the doctor asked her if she wore a Fitbit watch, she said yes and he told her to take it off and let him know after a week if it helped. It did help and she has been pain free ever since, she does not have RA but I do. I was also experiencing pain running down my right leg and sharp pains in my big toe… read more

May 20
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myRAteam

What a fascinating experience shared by a myRAteam member! It's great to hear that removing the Fitbit brought some relief.

While there isn't strong clinical evidence directly linking Fitbit watches to pain in people with RA, a few things are worth considering:

- Skin irritation or pressure from wearing a watch 24/7 could Show Full Answer

What a fascinating experience shared by a myRAteam member! It's great to hear that removing the Fitbit brought some relief.

While there isn't strong clinical evidence directly linking Fitbit watches to pain in people with RA, a few things are worth considering:

- Skin irritation or pressure from wearing a watch 24/7 could potentially aggravate nerves or soft tissue
- RA can cause nerve-related symptoms like shooting pains, so anything reducing irritation around joints may help
- Individual responses vary — what works for one person may differ for another It's always worth mentioning changes like this to a rheumatologist, especially since RA can cause pain in unexpected areas like the feet and legs. If taking the watch off is bringing relief, that's a simple and harmless adjustment to make!

Tracking activity is still important with RA — a phone-based app could be a great alternative to wearing a device on the wrist constantly. 😊

May 20
A myRAteam Member

Wow very interesting. Thanks for sharing. I have not worn my fitbit for awhile since their service department has been very unhelpful and can't get it running again. I won't be in a hurry to get it up and running again at this point. I have heard people say that these types of electronics may not be good for our health.

May 21
A myRAteam Member

I have RA for many years now and have also worn a Fitbit watch too. I have not had any issue like you describe. Glad you were able to find a solution.

May 21

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