Yes, RA can absolutely cause both sharp and burning pain — and you're definitely not alone in experiencing this. These sensations can show up in different parts of the body and for different reasons. Here's how RA can lead to sharp and burning pain:
- Bone wear — RA can cause bones to wear down, which may result in sharp Show Full Answer
Yes, RA can absolutely cause both sharp and burning pain — and you're definitely not alone in experiencing this. These sensations can show up in different parts of the body and for different reasons. Here's how RA can lead to sharp and burning pain:
- Bone wear — RA can cause bones to wear down, which may result in sharp bone pain
- Swollen tendons and ligaments — when these swell and pull on bones, sharp pain can follow
- Thickened synovial fluid — cold weather can thicken this fluid, making joints more swollen and painful
- Neuropathic pain — nerve damage from RA can cause burning sensations, even during remission
- Inflammation — general joint inflammation can produce burning, throbbing, and tingling feelings One myRAteam member described their experience as "burning, tingly, and swelling feeling — like getting run over by a truck that's on fire." Another described scalp burning that felt "sore and itchy like my finger joints just before they swell up."
These symptoms are worth discussing with your rheumatologist, especially if they're new or getting worse, so they can adjust your treatment plan if needed.
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