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I have intense joint pain in my fingers and wrists of both hands. the joints do not appear swollen. could this be early rheumatoid arthritis?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Possible: But improbable. More likely ordinary early degenerative arthritis.

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/9/2015

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It could be: It could be, but other illnesses can cause too. Need an exam by a Rheumatologist

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 6/26/2014

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Possible: but could have other causes. You need a blood test for rheumatoid factor and an exam by a rheumatologist.

Answered 6/26/2014

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