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Are mri's the best way to diagnose or rule out rheumatoid arthritis ?
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A rheumatologist: A rheumatologist is your best resource for posssible rheumatoid arthtritis. It is usually diagnosed by a combination of blood tests and xrays of the hands or other affected areas.
Answered 1/27/2014
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