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arthritis or what

I have been told i have r arthritis in my knees and other joints but i'm not sure. If i slightly knock my joints, especially my knees or shoulder, they bruise and swell up and are so painful,this starts within 1-2 seconds, that i can't walk or stand up and stays that way for at least 2 days. I cannot bend my knees or elbows for more than 3 minutes at a time.
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1193998 tn?1265117597
I don't understand...the rheumatologist discharged you without a treatment plan and no follow-up appointment??
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Yes i was diagnosed by a doctor. It was at a Rheumatology Clinic. I don't attend the clinic as the doctor discharged me after telling me that i have DISH and Rheuatoid Arthritis.
  
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1732853 tn?1366758928
"i have been told i have arthritis"...Were you diagnosed by a doctor?  If not, I would make an appointment with one.  The doctor will be able to determine if it is arthritis or not.  I hope you feel better soon.

christina
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