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Bone scan normal except tracer uptake hot spots in both big toes. no pain here, labs neg for osteo + ra. don't exercise, what else could explain this?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Early gout?: Early gout, among others, may affect preferentially the big toes.

Answered 5/17/2018

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A member asked:

Bone scan normal except tracer uptake hot spots in both big toes. no pain here, labs neg for osteo + ra. don't exercise, what else could explain this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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