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Why does someone with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) need calcium?

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If you take corticosteroids for your rheumatoid arthritis (RA), it’s harder for your body to absorb calcium from your diet. That can lead to osteoporosis, which make fractures more likely. RA itself can also lead to bone loss.

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