Yes, hand and wrist pain that seems to travel up the forearm is something many people with RA experience. RA commonly targets the small joints of the hands, fingers, and wrists, and the inflammation and nerve involvement in these areas can cause sensations that spread beyond the joint itself.
One reason for this is carpal Show Full Answer
Yes, hand and wrist pain that seems to travel up the forearm is something many people with RA experience. RA commonly targets the small joints of the hands, fingers, and wrists, and the inflammation and nerve involvement in these areas can cause sensations that spread beyond the joint itself.
One reason for this is carpal tunnel syndrome, which is a known complication of RA. When tendons in the wrist become swollen and inflamed, they can press on the median nerve, causing numbness, tingling, and pain that can radiate up the forearm and arm. Some myRAteam members have described their hand and finger pain in vivid ways, including sensations like "fire ants all over" and "bones twisting inside fingers," which shows just how varied and far-reaching RA pain can feel.
It's always worth mentioning radiating pain to your rheumatologist, especially if it's new or getting worse. They can assess whether it's related to inflammation, nerve involvement, or something else that needs attention.
August 5
It might be tendonitis if it's going up your arm ? But I think that's common with RA with all the swelling and inflammation and other fun things
August 14
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