A 34-year-old female asked:
Diagnosed at 29 with severe osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. lyrica (pregabalin) 150 bid. think i have autoimmune disorder, and possible cidp. is this possible?
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Dr. Jeffrey Visotskyanswered
Occupational Medicine 38 years experience
Testing: I would recommend a full physical with blood testing for autoimmune diseases . Also a examination from a rheumatologist would be a good next srwp.
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Dr. Edward Hellmananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 31 years experience
Absolutely: It would seem unusual to have a 29 yo with severe osteoarthritis and so you definitely could have more of an inflammatory arthritis, many of which fall in the category of autoimmune disorders. A more detailed history, exam, and appropriate test can usually establish the diagnosis. Thank you for you question.
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