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Old 04-05-2013, 12:07 PM
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I'm sorry Cindy --- there are tests to determine if it's arthritis or not. Blood tests can determine if it's rheumatoid arthritis. Usually X-rays or an MRI can determine if it's Osteoarthritis. If it's neither one of those, it's probably Fibro. And that's better than having arthritis, which can be crippling.

I've got osteoarthritis & Fibro. ick. LOL Take care Cindy & God bless.
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