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Originally Posted by NotGolfer

There's osteo-arthritis---which most of us get as we age and it's from the use (or over-use) of our bodies throughout life. NOT to be confused with rheumatoid arthritis (many people do confuse the two), which is systemic as well as an autoimmune disease and affects the sheathing around the joints of the body. An internal medicine dr. can treat the issue the OP asked about but if beyond him/her, they will refer you out. My RA was diagnosed via lab tests and x-rays by an OD, missed by 3 other practioners, one including a neurologist. I was then referred out to a rheumatologist. Someone on this thread said there aren't many in our area and they were correct plus they're not all the same with their treatments and more. I've seen six! Some don't listen and push pills (which may or may not be needed)....but this is a whole other conversation. Oh...I might add that you can have both osteo-arthritis as well as the rheumatoid variety. The combo makes for a more "interesting" life.

Very good post and absolutely correct. Kudos