A 22-year-old female asked:

I have very painful and swollen joints in both wrists and ankles. i occasionally have red marks on my face, arms, chest, and legs. ra or lupus?

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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered

Internal Medicine 63 years experience

Rheumatologist: I recommend an evaluation by a rheumatologist for diagnosis and treatment. Your symptoms could be due to RA or lupus.

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Dr. Jeffrey Bowmananswered

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Sounds Like: Possible lupus but check with rhematologist.

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