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I have rheumatoid arthritis & was passenger in car accident june 9th and i am still stiff like the day it happened. is this normal with arthritis?
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It can be: Yes, after a trauma like a car accident is may be common to have stiffness, especially with a medical history of arthritis. Sorry about your accident. I hope you saw a physician afterward to check you out. If not, please see one for a full evaluation.
Answered 6/18/2013
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