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A member asked:
Both my parents haveosteoarthritis. does the pain in my upper back mean that i'm getting it too?
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Not necessarily : Osteoarthritis can definitely be passed on to offspring, but that doesn't mean your back problem is due to this disease. I would have it checked for a better idea of what you are dealing with. Don't put it off.
Answered 12/9/2013
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