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A 60-year-old female asked:
Im having joint pain all over in the morning is the worst time for me. my sed rate was 47 and crp rate was 63.8. have osteoporosis and osteoarthritis?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Your symptoms and lab data suggest inflammation and it may be inflammatory arthritis. Osteoarthritis usually is not associated with inflammation. if would be prudent to consult a rheumatologist to rule out rheumatoid arthritis.
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Dr. Silviu Pasniciucanswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
Agree that an inflammatory arthritis is likely given circumstances and treatment might need to be escalated. Your treating doc remains your best reference and a referral to a rheumatologist is likely being considered.
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Reviewed Nov 28, 2022
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