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A 40-year-old member asked:
My daughter, age 7, has been suffering from foot/ankle pain and has now spread to knee, calf, elbow, neck, shoulder, hip, fingers however all her bl?
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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 50 years experience
Obvious arthritis.: Apart from pain and inability to do or enjoy normal physical activities, inflammation is damaging to the heart and blood vessels. Because of the rapid spread, and seemingly aggressive nature, she should see a rheumatologist, and if non avalable, at least and internal medicine specialist or her family practitioner.Her prob is not-orthopeadic in nature or fibromyalgia. Too joint specific. Help her.
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Dr. Thomas Namey commented
Rheumatology 50 years experience
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Most important is CRP testing.
Apr 30, 2012

Dr. Marybeth Craneanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Juvenile arthritis: Migrating joint pain can be a sign of juvenile arthritis but also can be infectious. I would consult your pediatrician for a complete workup.
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