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A member asked:

Can you have rheumatoid arthritis without swelling?i have pain in most of my joints (could be my back) and i can't tell if it could be ra or my back.

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RA: Usually rheumatoid comes with pain, swelling and stiffness

Answered 11/20/2016

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