Ok so July 2014 was when I first began to have blood work spikes for inflammation. As well my gp noted both hands swollen and warm. Now I have great deal more pain not just in both hands but wrists shoulders hips toes and Palm side of knuckles . I have what look to possibly be small nodules on my fingers and toes as well a weird little egg shaped soft bump on left elbow . ok from what I have read both July 2014. And today could be symptoms of ra. Ok here is my question. Untreated ra for the past 2 years with no horrible pain until last few months or so.shouldn't ra left untreated progress to a more painful issue faster. Here is the second part of my question. I live with Parkinson's disease and have for several years. One of the meds I use to control it is marijuana. I just read an article that states that it is very good for the pain as well as protects joints from damage. Could that be why It has taken so long to progress. If so how bad would the pain be without mmj. Thank you all. For the record I am not endorsing the use if mmj . I just know it helps with my pd .