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I have osteoporosis but it acts like symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. what should i do?

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Arthritis tests: Osteoporosis does not cause symptoms in the absence of fractures. If joint pain is present a rheumatologist could order tests to determine if rheumatoid arthritis or other types of arthritis is present.

Answered 1/29/2013

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Dr. Aaron Broadwell answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Talk with doctor: Osteoporosis does not hurt! it is a completely painless disease until you break something. This is not what is causing your symptoms.

Answered 4/25/2014

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