OA and RA
I would love to know if my OA that I have been living with for 25 years made my RA much worse?
That’s a great question, and it’s definitely worth asking your healthcare provider for a more personalized answer. OA and RA are different in how they affect the joints, but having OA long-term can sometimes add extra stress on your joints, which might make managing RA symptoms more challenging. It’s possible that the inflammation and joint damage from RA could feel worse in areas already impacted by OA. Talking with your doctor or rheumatologist about how these conditions might interact. How are you currently managing both OA and RA? -Latoya (Team Member)
