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Had a spider bite and now have joint pain. is this related?

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Dr. Bruce Rothschild answered

possibly: Possibly, but if spider not seen, can also be another arthropod. Rheumatology evaluation essential.

Dr Fisher and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/12/2019

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