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How does one distinguish rheumatoid arthritis from any other kind or from unlabeled aches&pains?
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Specific syndrome: Rheumatoid arthritis is a very specific syndrome with a certain spectrum of symptoms including joint pain. In addition there is blood work that can help confirm the diagnosis.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Many ways: Ra has joint swelling and usually an hour or more of morning stiffness. Ra can sometimes have positive blood tests. If the wrists or large knuckles (mcp's) are swollen, there is a high likelihood you have ra.
Answered 4/26/2014
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