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StarHill13
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StarHill13 is having back problems now, too

10/27/09
StarHill13
Category:Joint Pain

Could I have RA and Ankylosing Spondylitis?

I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis last year, and had a positive rheumatoid factor (which is not correlated with A.S.). I have problems mostly with my large joints- hips, knees, ankles, and shoulders. I have never had low back problems before.I have been out of work now for over 3 weeks with...
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