Hello Coach H! Welcome!
With Rheumatoid Patients, we usually differ in which joints are inflamed and painful at the beginning.
Mine started in the groin area(lower hips area), then my right mid hip area, then my fingers and shoulders and then my big toe on my right foot. These symptoms were intermittent during the first 2 years. I did not have burning or tingling in my feet although my Sister always complained of burning feet before she was dxd. with RA. I thought that she might have had Diabetes since many with Diabetes do complain of burning and/or tingling of their feet. But no, she only has RA thankfully.
Exrays don't usually show deterioration of joints in the first year or so. I do have arthritis in both of my feet which is quite painful now especially in my right foot with spasms also. But still no burning or tingling.
Good luck in finding out what is causing your symptoms. As Ides mentioned, you may have other ailments causing your symptoms.