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Q: What Are the Tests Required to Detect Arthritis ?

asked by: healthybeauty on September 27th, 2007

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Hi there ,
I wanted to know what are the tests required to detect arthritis ? Is it genetic ? and can it be cured ?..pls help
thanks

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Best Aunt EVA

replied on October 18th, 2007

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sed. rate test

RA factor

ANA test

but those don't always tell you

even if doctors says so

(I'm proof!!!)

x-rays, and MRIs too

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