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83 year old female. osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. is it normal for my muscles to be stiff after sitting for only a few moments. cant take meds?
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See below: You may have something else going such as myositis or polymyalgia rheumatica which can be detected with labwork.
Answered 5/15/2013
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