Both present с morning stiffness in midlife women. Pattern of joints, lab markers (RF, CCP), and response to NSAIDs distinguish them. Don't miss treatable RA.
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Menopausal joint pain vs rheumatoid arthritis: differential diagnosis
Both present с morning stiffness in midlife women. Pattern of joints, lab markers (RF, CCP), and response to NSAIDs distinguish them. Don't miss treatable RA.
Written by Sarah Editor, MA Journalism, Certified Menopause CoachMedically reviewed by Jane Smith, MD, MD, NAMS-certifiedUpdated Clinically reviewed
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Jane Smith, MD, MD, NAMS-certified
Board-certified OB/GYN and NAMS-certified menopause practitioner with 15 years of clinical experience in midlife women's health.
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