Rheumatoid Cachexia - anyone else?
Well I have a new issue attached to my RA and that is Rheumatoid Cachexia. It's been living in me for over three years and now I know why I have unintentional weight loss.
Hi
. Rheumatoid cachexia is a highly overlooked aspect of RA. Up to two-thirds of patients have it on some level. Our contributor Lynn Marie touched on it in this article: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/poor-nutritional-status. My wife, Kelly Mack (a contributor here), was diagnosed at age two, 47 years ago and has had a couple of really good rheumatologists and yet I don't think she has ever heard one mention it. Has anyone discussed trying to manage it with you? this research article offers some info on management: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/poor-nutritional-status. Hopefully others will chime in with their thoughts and experiences. Best, Richard (Team Member) Oh, goodness,
. You have been just going through it the last few years! I know you had been trying to lose weight but then began to experience unintended, significant weight loss. I am glad doctors were able to pinpoint the cause of the excessive weight loss. I hope your doctors are working with you now to come up with any necessary dietary tweaks and a possible exercise plan that can help stem the weight loss.
Best, Erin, Team Member.
