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Do rheumatologists commonly see undiff connective tissue disease patients with lots of ctd symptoms but normal labs (other than high ana)?

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Dr. Bruce Rothschild answered

Sure: Sure, but it is important to distinguish bursitis, tendonitis and fibromyalgia from what are traditionally referred to as connective tissue diseases.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 7/1/2013

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A member asked:

Do rheumatologists commonly see undiff connective tissue disease patients with lots of ctd symptoms but normal labs (other than high ana)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Rothschild answered

Dr Ali agreed

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