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Am i faced to have my sholders replaced in the future ? i have ra and taking mtx

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Need more info: No one can answer your question without more details such as the present degree of involvement of the shoulders and x ray results.

Answered 11/24/2013

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Usually not: Usually not. If shoulder pain, assure not bursitis or tendonitis.

Answered 9/28/2016

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