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Pains in the joints of the fingers and wrists are usually known to cause by rheumatoid arthritis. But other parts of your body, like your neck it can be affected. Feeling stiff or have pain in your neck when you turn your head have ability that you are suffer from rheumatoid arthritis.
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Effects on the Skin
- You might develop lumps of tissue called rheumatoid nodules. They usually appear on your skin, especially on the elbows, heels , forearms or fingers. They can appear suddenly, or grow slowly. The nodules may be a sign your rheumatoid arthritis is getting worse. They can also form in other areas of the body like the lungs and heart.
- Something called vasculitis, which is rheumatoid arthritis-related inflammation of the
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Other problems are included blocked airways (bronchiolitis obliterans), fluid on the chest (pleural effusions), high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension), scarring of the lungs (pulmonary fibrosis), or nodules on the lungs.
- Even though RA can damage the respiratory system, not everyone has symptoms. Those who do may experience shortness of breath, coughing, and chest pains.
Infections
It’s possible you may get more infections if you have rheumatoid arthritis. This could be from the condition itself or the immune-suppressing medicine that treats it.
Overall Health
The pain and discomfort of RA can make it difficult to sleep. Many people with RA feel overwhelming fatigue and a lack of energy. In some cases, RA flare-ups cause short-term fever. Lack of appetite and lack of exercise may contribute to poor overall health.
Pain in the Neck
Rheumatoid arthritis is known to cause pain in the joints of the fingers and wrists. But it also affects other parts of your body, like your neck. If your neck feels stiff and you have pain when you turn your head, it could be your rheumatoid arthritis.