Can rheumatoid arthritis cause pelvic pain?

Oh no, pelvic pain is so stressful to deal with! I always start worrying about internal organ issues whenever I feel pain there. But RA can actually affect the hip joints which might feel like deep pelvic pain. Please get it checked to put your mind at ease.

Hey, don't stress too much! Sometimes we feel pelvic discomfort simply because our gait changes when our knees or hips are hurting from arthritis. Just bring it up with your doc during your next routine checkup so they can take a quick look.

My daughter faced this last year and we were very worried it was some gynecological issue. It turned out to be inflammation in her hip joints from her arthritis. A change in physical therapy exercises helped her a lot, so do get a doctor's opinion.

Yes, it can. While RA mainly affects smaller joints, it can also target the hips or the pubic symphysis, which can feel like pelvic pain. Keep track of when the pain occurs and mention it to your healthcare provider so they can evaluate your hip joints.

I had this deep, aching pelvic pain and realized it was actually coming from my hip joints, which are heavily affected by my RA. Using a pillow between my knees while sleeping helped ease the pressure. Definitely talk to your rheumatologist about it.

Beta, at this age, pain in the lower back and pelvic region can happen if your joints are weak. You can apply a warm heating bag on the lower back for a little relief, but since it is the pelvic area, please consult your doctor to ensure it is just arthritis and nothing else.