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I am experiencing enormous pain in all my joints especially my hips, elbows & knees, also shoulders. the pain makes it hard to fall asleep & then wakes me up very shortly after falling asleep. i can't sit, stand, or lie down for long & very hard to walk

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Dr. Steven Simon answered

See rheumatologist: Multiple joint pain as you describe suggests an inflammatory arthritis, not simple overuse or osteoarthritis. Please schedule a visit with a rheumatologist, or your internal medicine doc for testing which should provide a correct diagnosis. Good luck!

Answered 3/25/2020

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A member asked:

I am experiencing enormous pain in all my joints especially my hips, elbows & knees, also shoulders. the pain makes it hard to fall asleep & then wakes me up very shortly after falling asleep. i can't sit, stand, or lie down for long & very hard to walk

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Simon answered

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