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Does anyone experience a stinging type pain in their fingers?

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Danville, VA
June 20
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A myRAteam Member

I have tingling in the tips of my fingers, in both hands simultaneously, on occasion. When it is bad it goes down into the palm of my hand. It isn’t exactly painful but I hate the feeling when I am tingling and have to touch something. Kit finally will go away on its own. 🤷‍♀️

June 28
myRAteam

Stinging, burning, or "fire ant" sensations in the fingers are definitely something others with RA experience — you're not alone in this!

These sensations can stem from a few different RA-related causes:

- Peripheral neuropathy — nerve damage that can occur with RA, causing burning, shooting, or stinging pain in the Show Full Answer

Stinging, burning, or "fire ant" sensations in the fingers are definitely something others with RA experience — you're not alone in this!

These sensations can stem from a few different RA-related causes:

- Peripheral neuropathy — nerve damage that can occur with RA, causing burning, shooting, or stinging pain in the fingers
- Carpal tunnel syndrome — inflammation of tendons in the wrist that can cause finger numbness and tingling
- General RA inflammation — the immune system attacking joint lining can produce intense, varied pain sensations Some myRAteam members have described their finger pain as feeling like "fire ants all over" or "bones twisting inside fingers," so stinging sensations are very much part of the RA experience for many people.

It's worth mentioning these symptoms to your rheumatologist, especially if they're new or getting worse. They can help pinpoint the exact cause and adjust your treatment plan accordingly.

June 20
A myRAteam Member

I have that on my left hand fingers because my ulnar nerve in my hand and arm are damaged.

June 28
A myRAteam Member

Each time I lay down at night felt like electrons going through my body. Other days itching is extremely bad all over body. I’m currently taking 8mg Acterma infusions and had my RA decrease to 6mg and stopped overeating sugary items. It has been a few days and feeling a little better. Yes, I went to dermatologist and neurologist nothing wrong.

June 28

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