Rheumatoid arthritis: Can cause damage and destruction of any joint. In the ankle area, this process can cause pinching and pressure on nerve endings traveling towards the toes, causing the typical nerve pain, numbness and tingling typical of neuropathy.
Answered 12/28/2019
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Yes: Particularly if there is a vasculitis present. However, keep in mind sometimes you can have rheumatoid in combination with some other reason you have neuropathy.
Answered 6/11/2019
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It can: Ra can cause neuropathy. I suggest you discuss this with your rheumatologist.
Answered 1/13/2018
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