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A member asked:

What to do if i'm suffereing with hla b27, having a problem , back joint pain problem.?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See a rheumatologist: See a rheumatologist in order to see if there is a connective between the presence of the B27 and your back pain.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/20/2014

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