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Being treated for rheumatoid arthritis my elbows will ache sometime. it feels like the pain travels to my wrist at the same time. is this normal?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes.: The radial, ulnar ; median nerves r in close proximity to the elbow, ; the inflammatory process can irritation can effect the nerves and give u referred pain down the arm ; into the hand ; wrist.

Answered 3/5/2014

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