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25 female with pain in left elbow/arm for over 3 months, + nuclear antibodies by 1:80 rheumatoid factor <10 what could be wrong?

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See details: It is likely tendinitis. The ANA is not an issue. Have a doctor take a look.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Epicondylitis?: Could simply be epicondylitis but arthritis needs evaluation. Consider rheumatologist.

Dr Namey agreed

Answered 6/11/2021

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