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Joint pain for almost a year;the last 3 days my hands have been swollen, worse in am.no meds or heat/cold helps.urgentcare gave no meds or advice..?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See a rheumatologist: See a rheumatologist asap. You likely have an inflammatory arthritis. There are many causes including rheumatoid arthritis.

Answered 11/28/2013

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A member asked:

Joint pain for almost a year;the last 3 days my hands have been swollen, worse in am.no meds or heat/cold helps.urgentcare gave no meds or advice..?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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