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Chronic pain, stiffness, both feet, big & mid toes. also chronic knee pain w intermittent grinding. intermittent grinding right shoulder. ra?other?

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RA, Osteoarthritis: When you have symptoms on both sides, it can open up the possibility of ra. Joints in RA or any other inflammatory arthritis, usually present with swelling , pain and stiffness. Osteoarthritis is a result of wear on the cartilage in joints. The only way to find out what type is through blood tests and screening techniques to test for rheumatoid factor.

Answered 6/10/2014

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