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I Was Diagnosed 13 Years Ago With RA. Over The Last Year, My Hands Have Begun Shaking A Lot. Is This Normal For RA Patients?

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Gastonia, NC
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Hand tremors are not a common symptom of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but they can occur in some cases. Tremors may be caused by factors unrelated to RA, such as medication side effects, nerve issues, or other conditions like essential tremor. It's important to consult your doctor or rheumatologist to determine the cause and Show Full Answer

Hand tremors are not a common symptom of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but they can occur in some cases. Tremors may be caused by factors unrelated to RA, such as medication side effects, nerve issues, or other conditions like essential tremor. It's important to consult your doctor or rheumatologist to determine the cause and explore management options.

2 days ago
A myRAteam Member

I have mild tremors, but I have had RA since age 6 and a lot of damage to all my joints and joint space narrowing has led to poor nerve conduction, akin to carpal tunnel in wrists. But not a lot, you should get checked out by a neurologist for testing and diagnosis.

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