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Could The Pain In Shoulders, Hips And Knees Be Due To Arthritis?

Hi, I have osteoarthritis in my hands and toes, and probably my knees. For two weeks I ve had significant pain in my shoulders, hips, and knees, with the hips hurting the most. It happens on both sides of the body, but varies in level of pain and duration. I happens daily, on and off throughout the day and every night. Could this be another form of arthritis?
posted on Thu, 3 Sep 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case with diligence.

If not relieved then possibility of polyarthritis needs to be considered

Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, do you have such complain?
Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest function in this disease. Stiffness in spine is increased do you have such stiffness in spine?

When such patients come to our hospital I advise them blood test like RA factor, ACCP, ESR, complete blood count, HLA B27

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care

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Rheumatologist,  Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani's  Response
Yes it can be arthritis--various types
or fibromyalgia or any other disease
see a rheumatologist for proper evaluation
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Could The Pain In Shoulders, Hips And Knees Be Due To Arthritis?

Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. If not relieved then possibility of polyarthritis needs to be considered Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, do you have such complain? Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest function in this disease. Stiffness in spine is increased do you have such stiffness in spine? When such patients come to our hospital I advise them blood test like RA factor, ACCP, ESR, complete blood count, HLA B27 Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care