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A 35-year-old female asked:

Ra blood test neg. joint pain and stifnes in simetrical joints. low grade fever now and then. gp just said take pain meds. what could this be?

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Dr. Martin Raffanswered

Infectious Disease 58 years experience

Many possibilities: Suggest you see a rheumatologist for a second opinion. This could be infective, could be autoimmune, other. Good luck.

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Rheumatology 54 years experience

see details: There are many causes for your symptoms. See a rheumatologist for a proper evaluation.

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