For me, methotrexate and Enbrel helped.
June 18
I also experience jumping joint pain, one day my left wrist is sore next the right. Recently diagnosed so not sure what meds will help with this. I basically rest the joint bothering me that day so far. Just the weirdest thing.
June 17
Hi. RA meds are what you can use to fight the jumping joint pain.
June 17
So what can you do about it
June 15
Yes, absolutely — and you're definitely not alone in this! Migrating joint pain is something many people with RA experience, and it can feel really unpredictable and frustrating.
A myRAteam member described it perfectly, saying their pain would shift from joint to joint from one day to the next — intense shoulder pain one Show Full Answer
Yes, absolutely — and you're definitely not alone in this! Migrating joint pain is something many people with RA experience, and it can feel really unpredictable and frustrating.
A myRAteam member described it perfectly, saying their pain would shift from joint to joint from one day to the next — intense shoulder pain one day, then hip pain the next, then the other shoulder. They called it "very weird," and many others completely related to that experience. This kind of migrating pain is linked to how RA causes inflammation that can move around the body. It's worth tracking which joints are affected and sharing that pattern with your rheumatologist, as it can help them assess your disease activity and adjust your treatment plan if needed.
Some things that may help manage flare-related joint pain include:
- Rest between activity to avoid overusing inflamed joints
- Heat or cold therapy depending on your symptoms
- Range-of-motion exercises to keep joints flexible
- Medications like NSAIDs or DMARDs as prescribed by your doctor
June 15
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