These Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms Absolutely Cannot Be Ignored
Hearing problems
Like your eyesight, rheumatoid arthritis or the medications used to fight it can also potentially cause hearing loss. There is not as much research into this link than the other symptoms on this list, but a link has been established.
RA is not the only factor in hearing impairment. Smoking or drinking alcohol seem to be tied together to increase the risk of someone with RA losing their hearing.
So if you find yourself asking people to speak up more often or your family reports having trouble speaking clearly to you, you should talk this over with your doctor.
