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What could cause severe joint pain hands/feet morning stiffness other than lupus or ra? my dr is stumped and 5 month wait for rheumatologist

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Dr. Olav Jaren answered

Joint pain: Osteoarthritis and psoriatic arthritis are also possible causes of joint pains in these areas.

Dr Ungerleider and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/2/2020

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