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Can you have both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis?

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Absolutely: Life can be unfair.

Answered 5/1/2019

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Dr. Jimmy Bowen answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

RA and OA: Yes, oa is common. Patients with oa can also have ra.

Answered 10/7/2020

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RA vs. OA: Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder while osteoarthritis is a degenerative/wear and tear condition. The two conditions can coexist especially in the hip and knee.

Answered 8/5/2015

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