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Can RA Cause Chronic Stomach Problems?

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Lincoln, NE

I’ve been dealing with chronic reflux, a constant bloated feeling, stomach pains that come and go (especially when I eat), and I also flip flop between having constipation or diarrhea. Is this something that is normal with having RA? If so, does anyone have any recommendations on how I can get it under control (I’m currently taking 40mg Prilosec daily and it’s barely helping at all)? My stomach issues seem to be getting worse as time goes on and I just now started to wonder if maybe there’s a… read more

August 21, 2018
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A myRAteam Member

Try a good probiotic..it helped me!

August 21, 2018
A myRAteam Member

My stomach problems since gettin RA come and go,no matter what I take pain or treatments..The only thing that has helped me is taking probiotics and watching what I eat.The IBS does cause that uncomfortable bloating.

May 11, 2019
A myRAteam Member

I have found that probiotics and digestive emzymes help some with the bloating. A Ginger capsule taken with some food really helps with the diarrhea.

May 28, 2020
A myRAteam Member

Since being on Humira I have had bad stomach pains never had before I started taking it so

May 10, 2019
A myRAteam Member

I don't think it's the RA, but the meds we take that causes the issues.

August 25, 2018

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