A 35-year-old female asked:
in last 3 wks l have had pain in my feet, knees (knees still swollen) wrists, elbows, shoulder, & hip. i have graves. could this be ra? l'm 30.
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Grave's or RA: Could be either and/or both.
Start with a visit to your primary doctor.
Please let me know what your doctors have found and managed.
Answered on Sep 15, 2015
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Maybe: It is impossible to answer without being able to examine the joints and have access to necessary lab results. Have you seen a rheumatologist?
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