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I am 40 something, have 2 kids, and was diagnosed 6 months ago

06/05/08
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Category:Joint PainRheumatoid Arthritiships

Hi! I am wondering if anyone else with RA experience painful hips during menstrual cycle?

I was diagnosed about 6 months ago - after several false diagnoses.  (One doctor told me I just use my hands too much at work.)  I don't get the pain in my hips every month, but about every 3rd month and it's only been going on for about the last 9 mos. or year.  My rheumy doesn't...
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