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I do have pain in all my joints , saw my rheumatologist ..... she ordered a bunch of labs . the only one abnormal was ssb(la)?

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Not significant: A positive SSB by itself has no clinical significance.

Answered 2/16/2015

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Musculoskeletal: 50y female w. chronic widespread "joint pain" absent Rheumatologic diagnosis via lab studies also reports autonomic nervous system-mediated symptoms of "hypotension & sweating". This symptom constellation is compatible with Fibromyalgia. Mention this consideration to your Rheumatologist; in a non-demanding way because many Specialists abhor patients' self-considered ideas about their problems.

Answered 2/22/2015

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