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A member asked:

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.

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 7/4/2013

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