What you're experiencing with your hands sounds really frustrating, especially when you're just trying to type! You're definitely not alone — many myRAteam members have shared similar experiences with shaky or unsteady hands.
RA doesn't directly cause hand shaking, but it can indirectly contribute to it in a few ways:
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What you're experiencing with your hands sounds really frustrating, especially when you're just trying to type! You're definitely not alone — many myRAteam members have shared similar experiences with shaky or unsteady hands.
RA doesn't directly cause hand shaking, but it can indirectly contribute to it in a few ways:
- Inflammation from RA can weaken the muscles in your hands, leading to instability
- RA-related inflammation can affect nerves, potentially causing a condition called peripheral neuropathy
- RA can also contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome, which affects hand control and sensation One myRAteam member shared, "I have arm and hand tremors — my hands shake so badly I can't eat soup with a spoon."
It's really important to bring this up with your rheumatologist, as they can help identify what's contributing to the shaking and recommend the best path forward for your specific situation.
Some things that may help include:
- Hand exercises to strengthen muscles and improve control
- Occupational therapy to find workarounds for daily tasks like typing
- Physical therapy to learn safe, effective exercises tailored to your needs
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