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Wud bone pain - if from ra or anemia - affect ribs, back, shoulder blades in localized spots or be diffuse? cbc ok, low lymphocytes, low ferritin, hcv

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Dr. Robert Waskowitz answered

Rheumatology: Recommend a rheumatology consult to check for other markers of connective tissue disorder.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/4/2016

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A member asked:

Wud bone pain - if from ra or anemia - affect ribs, back, shoulder blades in localized spots or be diffuse? cbc ok, low lymphocytes, low ferritin, hcv

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Waskowitz answered

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

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