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Could undifferentiated connective tissue disease cause pain in muscles such as traps, upper arms etc?

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It could : As many autoimmune/connective tissue disease are marked by various myalgias(or muscle aches). Be aware that many thing can cause symptoms like this, including stress by itself.

Dr Arnoult agreed

Answered 7/23/2014

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