A member asked:

The last 7 mo, i have lost 60 lbs unintentionally, have bone & joint pain, an elevated white blood count, and have been bruising easily. leukemia?

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Dr. Michael Thompson answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

RA?: Something inflammatory and systemic. Could be cancer but also rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, etc. Can't say without testing. First stop would be primary md and then possibly a rheumatologist (joint specialist).

Answered 11/17/2012

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Unknown: You need to see a health care provider as soon as possible, so that you can determine what is wrong.

Answered 11/17/2012

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