Joint Issues

Hi . Itching and skin issues of various kinds can happen with RA. Since you mention itching on the affected joint I want to note that inflammation can cause itching, so when a particular joint is swollen it may also itch (see this article for this and other ways RA can cause itching: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/rheumatoid-arthritis-itching-attacks). I also want to share this Forum page on itching: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/forums/does-ra-cause-itching. Hopefully others will chime in with their experiences. Also hope that you can get some relief. Best, Richard (Team Member)