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Ive been having pain in my big toe, fingers, and forearm for a couple months, both sides but primarily right. my pcp said i have arthritis not the type. what types could it be? im also prone to autoimmune diseases as i currently have 4?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Many joint diseases can cause polyarthralgia (pain in many joints) such as systemic lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, etc... and each disease has some characteristic joint features as well as specific blood tests for the diagnosis. If you do not have a satisfied answer or treatment, you can request to see a rheumatologist (a medical doctor specialized in joint disease) and it needs to be done.

Answered 9/15/2021

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