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ARTHRITIS?

ARTHRITIS?

I HAD A NECK AND BACK INJURY 3 YEARS AGO AND IM IN ALOT OF CONSTSNT PAIN.HOW DO I FIND OUT IF I HAVE ARTHRITIS?WHAT KIDS OF TESTS CAN I GET?
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Well, if your pain is strictly due to the accident injury if it were arthritis it would most likey be considered as osteoarthritis. X-rays can generally see what type of damage is causing the pain in that case.

If you have other areas or joints involved you can have a CRP level done and RA factor tested for via blood tests. ANA test to rule out  lupus too.
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well, i advice you for simple test doctor will give you the advice.
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well, i advice you for simple test doctor will give you the advice.
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