I work in healthcare, which is obviously stressful, and recently I fractured my hand. Due to that I have been off work for a week and I am off for at least another week. Usually by the end of the day my back, hips, knees hands and feet hurt so bad ( I have a desk job) by the time I get home it's difficult to do anything but the basic. However, since I've been off I've felt good no joint pain.. Have motivation to exercise. Can stress cause RA flare up?