There is a good article under resources in the top bar. Unfortunately it does effect your organs as does the meds we take to slow down the progression of the disease.

Nerves, tendons, cartilage, skin, fingernails, jaws, teeth, tongue, esophagus, larynx, what does it not affect? Also, your mental acuity, focus, emotions, mood, behavior... RA isn't just about joint pain like Osteo arthritis. They both cause pain but the pain is different bc of all the different things inflammation gets into.

I've had ear and hearing issues, laryngitis, TMJ, teeth issues, linea alba, oral ulcers, inflammed tastebuds, ichthiosis, scalp pain and hair loss, crumbly and ridged nails, swollen and inflammed eyes, tendonitis, illial/ischial and other bursitis, spinal disc issues, ribs inflammation, IBS, RA nodules, hives, shingles, weird rashes, pelvic inflammation, plantar fasciitis, strange and weird neuropathic pain, sensitivity, burning, tingling, stinging.. and then, there are the reactions or side effects to the meds we have to take. Don't forget the sharp, gritty Osteo Arthritis pain on top of the swelling join pain.

Organs are different tissues made up of cells and have nerves, vessels, tendons, protective sacs surrounding them. This is what Ive learned from reading anyway, so it seems that RA can cause inflammation wherever blood delivers immune cells.

If we take the different types of meds our doctors advise, in order to find one that gets our immune system under control before it does significant or permanent damages. If we take care of ourselves, we might just have some symptoms at times but no damages.

It's good to have a great doctor who is on top of our labs and any changes in health; this is very reassuring. RA drugs are scary but what RA does is worse. It's wise to do frequent labs, x-rays, exams and such while our RA is active and we are taking meds to prevent bad cells from munching on good cells.

Teresa Robinson. Yes it does affect your organs. It has mine. I have heart failure, chronic kidney disease, scar tissue in my left lung. I also have various other health problems caused by RA.