i found a lump on my elbow this morning,there is no pain with it,i can move it about.about 6 weeks ago my blood tested positive for RA,could this be related?i have an appointment with an orthopedic in a few weeks,but im pretty worried as i have quite a few phsyical problems at the moment
Fri, 13 Feb 2015
Pathologist and Microbiologist, Dr. S. Samanta's Response
YES, THIS COULD BE RELATED TO RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS!
Hi! as per your description and related history, I could think of few possibilities like a bursa, ganglion or some tophus!
These are all benign and therefore not to worry.
Hope your appointment will be uneventful and comfortable!
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What Is The Painless Lump On The Elbow?
YES, THIS COULD BE RELATED TO RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS! Hi! as per your description and related history, I could think of few possibilities like a bursa, ganglion or some tophus! These are all benign and therefore not to worry. Hope your appointment will be uneventful and comfortable!