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What Causes Severe Stiffness And Pain In The Fingers And Shoulder Area?

I have severe stiffness and joints pain specially in my fingers and shoulder area during the night time and i wake up with pain. my ankle has become painful and tight. I had all the blood tests related to RA and other stuff and they are all fine. What could it be??
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Hello,

They probably checked a sed rate, but polymyalgia rheumatica would be one option. Autoimmune diseases are an overall inflammatory process. If only a few areas are affected, it isn't that but localized wear and tear.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Severe Stiffness And Pain In The Fingers And Shoulder Area?

Hello, They probably checked a sed rate, but polymyalgia rheumatica would be one option. Autoimmune diseases are an overall inflammatory process. If only a few areas are affected, it isn t that but localized wear and tear. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist