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What can i do to reduce pain from rheumatoid arthritus in the thoractic area of my spine?

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Not typical: Rheumatoid arthritis typically does not involve the thoracic spine but osteoarthritis and degenerative disk disease do. Physical therapy and injection through pain management help.

Answered 1/12/2021

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Rheumatoid?: I would get another opinion. Ra affects "synovial" joints. That is primarily the cervical spine and the upper 2 levels at that. Never say never, but thoracic-only RA is not likely.

Answered 6/10/2014

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