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Old 08-04-2019, 12:47 PM
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Thanks NotGolfer. Good advice!

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Originally Posted by NotGolfer View Post
Only a doctor can tell you if you have arthritis and what is causing your pain and swelling. I suggest starting with your primary, then going from there. The ways they determine what you have is via x-rays and/or blood tests (the latter for rheumatory disease). Pain and swelling most likely can be caused by varying things that folks on a social media site can't determine for you.