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Is it normal for poly arthritis to get worse with the flu. ive had rheumatic fever as an adult. the arthritis never cleared up completely. normal?
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Normal: It would be common for someone with poly arthritis to have worsening of joint pains from some stress like the flu
Answered 11/28/2017
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