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I have stiff joints in all my ten fingers. it is painful when i bend the fingers. what is the cause and treatment ? have done blood test.ra is 10

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See a rheumatologist: It is impossible to tell without an exam. See a rheumatologist and determine the cause.

Answered 4/16/2013

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Dr. Bruce Rothschild answered

Many possibilities: Many possibilities. Etiology must be identified before treatment is initiated. It must be determined whether inflammation is present and what other problems are active.

Dr Bowen agreed

Answered 1/6/2020

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A member asked:

I have stiff joints in all my ten fingers. it is painful when i bend the fingers. what is the cause and treatment ? have done blood test.ra is 10

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr. Bruce Rothschild answered

Dr Bowen agreed

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