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I have grave's disease and fibromyalgia. my mother and great-grandmother had rheumatoid arthritis. how often should i be reevaluated for ra?
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You should not: Unless you develop generalized joint swelling and symptoms consistent with ra, you do not need testing. Fibromyalgia does not cause joint swelling.
Answered 7/4/2013
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