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I was dignosed with ra a couple of years ago_but never received treatment .i do not have insurance and the clinic i was going to does t not have a ra doctor.my question is can your primary. doctors do. any kind of. evaluation to determine the severit

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Maybe: Internist can evaluate and treat RA just as a rheumatologist. Depends on what kind of healthcare provider your primary care Dr is.

Answered 9/16/2014

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RA severity: You will need a rheumatological evaluation for RA and yes, those tests can be expensive,; however will answer your question about severity. Try a course of otC Aleve (naproxen) ( 1 tab AM/PM on a full stomach if not allergic. Unfortunately the quantification of your disease severity needs blood and xray evaluation: hope this helps.

Answered 9/18/2014

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